Van Blois & Associates - Oakland, CA

Elite Trial Advocacy for Catastrophically Injured Plaintiffs

Suffering a catastrophic injury disrupts every facet of life. At Van Blois and Associates, injured victims across Oakland and Northern California receive battle-tested courtroom advocacy. Led by senior partner R. Lewis Van Blois, a UC Berkeley School of Law alumnus board certified in civil trial advocacy with more than 150 jury trials, the practice handles high-stakes litigation against insurers and manufacturers. When severe accidents demand maximum compensation and you must find an attorney with verified trial results, this Oakland practice delivers dedicated representation on a contingency fee basis.

Comprehensive Catastrophic Injury Practice Areas

The firm dedicates its practice exclusively to serious civil plaintiff litigation, partnering with medical specialists, biomechanical engineers, and life care planners. Key practice areas include:

• Accident and injury lawyers services: Representing victims of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and severe burns.
• Car accident lawyers representation: Handling multi-vehicle highway crashes, distracted driving impacts, and catastrophic collisions.
• Truck accident lawyers litigation: Holding motor carriers accountable for collisions caused by driver fatigue and safety violations.
• Motorcycle accident lawyers counsel: Protecting motorcyclists suffering severe orthopedic trauma caused by careless motorists.
• Public transportation accident lawyers: Litigating claims against transit authorities, commuter buses, and rail lines.
• Pedestrian and bicycle injury lawyers: Representing crosswalk users and cyclists struck by turning or speeding vehicles.
• Defective product injury lawyers claims: Resolving vehicle roof crush claims, fuel tank explosions, and machinery defects.
• Slip and fall injury lawyers representation: Holding property owners liable for dangerous conditions and maintenance failures.
• Medical malpractice lawyers counsel: Representing patients injured by surgical mistakes, birth trauma, and delayed diagnoses.
• Wrongful death lawyers representation: Securing financial accountability and justice for families after fatal incidents.

Proven Record of Multi-Million-Dollar Jury Verdicts

Unlike settlement-mill practices, Van Blois and Associates prepares every claim for a jury trial. This rigorous stance compels insurers and defense teams to negotiate from a position of weakness. Landmark results include a 6.5 million dollar verdict for a tractor-trailer collision, multiple 6 million dollar recoveries for dangerous road conditions, and a 4.3 million dollar verdict for a defective vehicle gas tank. If an accident occurs and you need a lawyer urgently to inspect crash scenes and preserve black-box data, the firm takes immediate legal action.

Why Injured Individuals and Families Choose Van Blois

Selecting seasoned representation is vital when lifetime medical care and substantial damages hang in the balance. Clients throughout Northern California choose Van Blois and Associates for distinguished reasons:

• Board certified trial expertise: R. Lewis Van Blois is certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the State Bar of California and NBTA.
• Preeminent peer recognition: Selected as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, alongside AV Preeminent and Super Lawyers honors.
• Over 150 jury trials: Decades of extensive trial experience in Northern California state and federal courtrooms.
• Convenient Oakland office: Located at 7677 Oakport Street near the airport and coliseum, offering free parking and home visits.

If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic harm, contact Van Blois and Associates for a free case evaluation. Take the decisive step to hire a lawyer with the trial experience needed to protect your future.