A CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Personal injury lawyer Daniel Horowitz focuses his personal injury practice representing our local Contra Costa County community. Daniel is a strong supporter of our community through his work as a Crime Prevention Commissioner for the City of Lafayette and strong supporter of Acalanes High School Athletics, LPIE and Generations in Jazz. He is a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and a frequent volunteer at community events such as the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. Daniel frequently publishes articles in the Contra Costa County Bar Association law journal (The Contra Costa Lawyer).
Daniel Horowitz is well known as a Contra Costa County trial lawyer, television legal commentator, lecturer to lawyers and former law school professor. His office is in Lafayette just blocks from the BART station and with plenty of on-site parking. We pride ourselves on this strong local presence combined with Daniel's national reputation.
His major personal injury trials have been in Walnut Creek, Oakland, Stockton, San Francisco and Colusa County. These include from freeway wrongful death auto crashes, cases against John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek/Concord, motorcycle vs. auto accidents, an elevator death and car accidents from low impact to multi-car crashes with major injuries.
We handle and have had major success with the following types of personal injury cases.
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Boat Accidents
- Catastrophic & Long Term Injuries
- Elder Abuse
- Pre-existing Injuries Made Worse by Accident
- Product defects
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian vs. Car accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog Bites
- Truck accidents
- Wrongful birth
- Wrongful death
- Wrongful life
Notable Verdicts & Settlements
Daniel Horowitz has been the lawyer in many successful cases. Here are some of them.
- Wrongful Death Muni Bus Accident (Settled) [San Francisco] (confidential amount)
- Wrongful Death Child Falls Down Elevator Shaft (Settled) [San Francisco] (Settled over $ 1 million dollars)
- Wrongful Death (Auto) (Jury Verdict) [Colusa]
- Barry Bonds 700th Home run “Ball Dispute” $ 804,000 for Client
- Oakland Housing Authority Case - 1991 Sixty Minutes News Story
- Child Molest Victim recovers from Stepfather (Settled) [El Sobrante] (Confidential settlement)
- Rape Victim recovers from Landlord (Settled) [Oakland] (Confidential Settlement)
- Young Man Shot by Neighbor (Settled) [Oakland] (Confidential Settlement)
- Child Struck by Car and Severely Injured (Settled) [Oakland] (Confidential Settlement)
- Homeless Man shot by Security Guard (Settled) [Oakland] ($ 75,000)
- Chiropractor Arrested, Charges Dropped, Sues Prosecutors [Stockton] (Confidential Settlement) [Charges Dropped Court Docket]
- $ 15 Million Dollar Victory Against Actor Mel Gibson [Los Angeles] [News Story Detailing Victory Against Mel Gibson]
- Police Corruption Suit Against City of Pittsburg (Contra Costa County) See: Civil Complaint
- Motorcycle Struck by Car (Settled) [Stockton] ($ 3,000,000)
- Citizen Raped by Police Officer (Trial Verdict-United States District Court) [Oakland] $ 822,000
- Michael Savage v Original Talk Radio Network Inc Wins Large Award and Freedom for Talk Show Host
- Arbuckle v California Board of Chiropractic Examiners Over $ 2 million collected (Trial in Sacramento)
- Multiple Settlements in Excess of $ 1,000,000 (One Million Dollars)
- Victory Radio Show Superstar Michael Savage [News Story Detailing Victory for Michael Savage]
- $ 2 Million Dollar Horowitz Victory Against Party Bus Insurer for Rape on Bus – [San Francisco] Upheld by Courts [News Story detailing Bus Company Lawsuit Victory]
- Police Corruption Lawsuit Against City of Pittsburg led to dozens of criminal cases being dismissed. (See LA Times Article) See Lawsuit filed by Horowitz & Carmela Caramagno (Lawsuit)
PERSONAL INJURY BLOGS BY DAN HOROWITZ
What are the Basic Speed Laws in California?
What Should I Know About Concussions & Car Accidents?
What Can I Get Paid For After an Accident?
What if the Other Driver Doesn't Have Insurance?
Video - Car vs. Motorcycle (We Obtained this Evidence Days After the Accident)
When Do You Have to Drive BELOW the Speed Limit?
Can You Appeal a Car Accident Case After Losing at Trial? (A Walnut Creek Case Discussed)
Can a Jury Be Told that the Other Side Has Car Accident Insurance?
What Do You Do (In California) After a Car Accident?
How Much Value Does Your Car Lose After an Accident?
Adult Child Living at Home - Insurance Coverage (New Court Case Decision)
Car Accident Concussion Claims - Do you have to be “Knocked Out”?
Can a Pedestrian Jaywalk and Still Recover if a Car Hits him/her?
Car Accident Injuries - What is a Strain? What is a Sprain?
Can You Get a Concussion in a Car Accident without Blacking Out?
What are your Treatment Options if a Car Accident Causes a Bulging Disc?
Is there a Lifetime Car Seatbelt Warranty?
What should I do if a Dog Bites Me?
Overdriving Headlights in a Wrongful Death Case
Truck “No Zones” - Blind Spots & Liability
No Fee Unless & Until You Recover
Our legal fee is ZERO until your case actually gets you money. Then the fee is a percentage of your recovery. We understand that there are many excellent personal injury lawyers in the Walnut Creek area. We appreciate your time in considering our office and we hope that you choose our law firm to represent you.
Personal Injury Law Blogs
Can Driving the Speed Limit Be a Violation of California Speed Law?
What is the Actual Definition of “Personal Injuries” in California?
Can I Sue if I see a Loved One Hurt?
I Was Not Knocked Out - Can I make a Car Accident Concussion Claim?
We Got this Video of a Car Striking Our Client's Motorcycle
Resources for Spotting Accident Hot Spots
If you ride a motorcycle the Bay Area Riders Forum (BARF) has a site showing “Bay Area CHP Motorcycle Incidents”. It gives you an idea of the danger areas in Walnut Creek and the rest of the Bay Area. CHP has a traffic incident page. There is also a site run by CommuteDash LLC which tracks accidents on major freeways. Here is the link to their site tracking accidents on Highway 680.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LAW FIRM
We Appreciate Your Business
There are many excellent Walnut Creek car accident lawyers. We suggest that for accidents in Contra Costa County or the nearby counties, you hire a local law firm. The Bay Area injury attorneys know the courts, know the police agencies and are readily available to you and your doctors. We urge you to stay local and carefully scrutinize firms that are 1-800 cookie cutter PI mega firms. We are licensed in the State of California and have cases from San Diego to Tehama County.
We hope to earn your business by providing you, the client, with the highest level of support and attention.
Have you been hurt in a car accident or motorcycle accident in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa or in the Bay Area? Contact us today to schedule a case evaluation or call us at 925-291-5388.
Client Testimonials
Contra Costa County Location - National Reputation for Excellence
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I can not say enough about Mr. Horowitz and his staff. Brook was amazing to myself and my family. My case was very unique. He believed in me and listened to what I had to say. I highly recommend him and his staff. Yvett Bline- Yvett Bline
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Dan Horowitz handled my complex business issue with magnanimity, compassion, care, promptness, and utmost professionalism. I'm an Attorney and would highly recommend him to other professionals (and others alike) because he's the very BEST at what he does and has an uncanny knack at finding unique resolutions with unparalleled speed and efficiency. What is quite outatanding is that he treats each client with kindness and compassion as if a family member- Lovely K.
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding legal services provided by Daniel Horowitz. He not only possesses an in-depth understanding of the law but also demonstrated a genuine commitment to me. He took the time to listen attentively to my concerns, providing clear and concise explanations of the legal processes involved in my case. He made me feel heard and supported during this tumultuous time. What impressed me most was his unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for me. The attention to detail and strategic approach to my case were evident at every stage. I am eternally grateful towards Daniel for what he has done for me and I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you Dan- Kento T.
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Daniel and his team did an excellent job. He was always readily available to take my call and provided peace of mind through a stressful situation.- Reid V.
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My experience with Dan was great. I appreciate the knowledge Dan has and the professionalism they exhibit. I would highly recommend the Law Office Of Daniel Horowitz. My family and I are truly grateful we worked with him.- Brandon D.
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There are lawyers and then there are real lawyers. Dan Horowitz is a real lawyer in every since of the word. Dan is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. You will not find very many attorneys having such recognition especially one that hits on all cylinders as Dan. In addition to his knowledge of the law and his experience, which I found to be unmatched, i appreciated the fact that he at all times is genuine, which for me says it all. Thank you Dan.- Cory N.
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“The Best Attorney I Could Have Asked For.”- Katherine Ryken
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Dan Horowitz was the best attorney I could have asked for during a difficult time in my career. From the moment I met him, I felt believed, respected, and safe. He and his team were endlessly responsive and empathetic to me and my family. He fought for my case day and night, always keeping my best interests at the forefront of his mind. As I learned from Dan, it is never a good time in one’s life to need legal representation - but if you need it, Dan is your person, your advocate, and your best friend. We are forever grateful for his tireless commitment to justice for the people.- Katherine R.