Practice Areas

Anderson Franco Law, helps injured clients in San Francisco, Marin County, Oakland, San Jose, and throughout the Bay Area. We also handle personal injury cases cases across California.

We focus on cases involving real harm: medical treatment, time off work, pain, stress, uncertainty, and insurance companies that try to pay less than a claim deserves. Our job is to step in, investigate what happened, document the losses, and push the case toward a fair resolution. That may mean negotiating directly with the insurance company, filing a lawsuit, conducting discovery, taking depositions, or preparing the matter for trial.

This page gives an overview of the types of cases we handle and how our firm approaches them.

Who We Help

We represent injured people and families dealing with the consequences of negligence. In many cases, our clients come to us after a sudden event changed their daily lives. Some are dealing with pain that has not gone away. Others are missing work, falling behind on bills, or trying to understand what rights they have after an accident.

Our clients include:

• Drivers and passengers injured in motor vehicle collisions
• Pedestrians and bicyclists hit by careless drivers
• Workers hurt on the job
• People injured by dangerous property conditions
• Tenants harmed by unsafe housing conditions
• Families seeking answers after a serious or catastrophic injury
• Spanish-speaking clients who want clear communication in their native language

At Anderson Franco Law, we understand that an injury claim is not just about paperwork. It is about how the injury affects your body, your work, your family, and your future.

What Types of Cases We Handle

Our firm handles a focused range of injury and negligence matters. We build each case around the facts, the medical evidence, the legal issues, and the practical damages that matter most.

Personal Injury

We represent clients in personal injury cases arising from negligence and unsafe conduct. These claims often involve medical bills, lost income, pain, emotional distress, and future treatment needs. We work to identify all available insurance coverage, preserve evidence, and present the strongest possible claim for compensation.

Personal injury matters we handle include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• T-bone and intersection collisions
• Hit-and-run accidents
• Uber and Lyft accidents
• Bus accidents
• Slip and fall and trip and fall cases
• Dog bite injuries
• Negligence claims involving unsafe conduct

Catastrophic and Serious Injury Cases

Some injuries have lasting effects that go far beyond the emergency room. We handle serious injury cases involving long-term pain, surgery, disability, mobility limitations, or major disruption to daily life. These cases require careful documentation, strong medical support, and a clear explanation of how the injury changed the client’s life.

We regularly evaluate claims involving:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Herniated discs
• Spinal injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Knee injuries
• Fractures and broken bones
• Head injuries
• Concussions
• Soft tissue injuries
• Chronic pain
• Emotional distress and trauma-related harm

Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

We represent injured workers in California workers’ compensation matters and, where the facts support it, in related third-party injury claims. Many workers are unsure whether they only have a workers’ compensation case or whether they may also have a civil case against someone other than the employer. We help clients evaluate both.

Workplace cases may involve:

• Construction injuries
• Falling objects
• Unsafe job sites
• Vehicle collisions while working
• Repetitive trauma
• Serious orthopedic injuries
• Work-related head and spine injuries
• Claims involving denial, delay, or underpayment of benefits

Premises Liability and Dangerous Property Cases

Property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. When they fail to fix hazards, warn about dangerous conditions, or properly maintain walkways and common areas, serious injuries can happen.

We handle property-related claims involving:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Trip and fall hazards
• Uneven sidewalks
• Wet floors
• Poor maintenance
• Unsafe stairs and walkways
• Dangerous retail or commercial premises
• Unsafe apartment or residential conditions

What Makes Anderson Franco Law Different

Not every injury firm approaches cases the same way. Anderson Franco Law is built around hands-on representation, case development, and clear client communication.

Direct Attorney Involvement

At our firm, clients work with a lawyer who is actively involved in the case. We do not believe injured people should feel like a file number passed from one person to the next. We take the time to understand what happened, how the injury affected the client, and what the case needs to move forward.

Negotiation Experience That Matters

Personal injury cases often turn on negotiation. Insurance companies look closely at medical records, liability facts, gaps in care, prior conditions, witness testimony, and how a plaintiff may present in deposition or at trial. Anderson Franco has negotiated 100+ injury claims and understands how claims are evaluated, challenged, and resolved.

He has also represented plaintiffs, defendants, and insurance interests in prior matters. That broader litigation exposure helps him anticipate common defense themes and build stronger cases for injured clients.

Litigation-Ready Case Preparation

Some cases settle early. Others do not. We prepare cases with the expectation that the insurance company may resist paying full value. That means gathering records, organizing evidence, evaluating damages, identifying legal issues early, and being prepared to file suit when necessary.

A case often becomes stronger when the other side sees that the lawyer is willing and able to litigate it.

Bilingual Representation

Anderson Franco is a native Spanish speaker, and our firm serves clients in both English and Spanish. For many clients, being able to explain what happened, ask questions, and understand the process in their own language makes a real difference.

Practical, Client-Focused Guidance

We know that most clients have never gone through an injury claim before. They want straight answers. They want updates. They want to know what happens next. We focus on helping clients understand the process while also protecting the value of their case.

Why Clients Hire Anderson Franco Law

People hire our firm because they want a lawyer who takes the case seriously from the beginning.

They want someone who will:

• investigate the facts early
• identify insurance coverage
• gather medical records and damages evidence
• communicate clearly
• negotiate from a position of preparation
• file suit when the case calls for it
• stay involved through settlement or litigation

They also want a lawyer who understands that small details can change case value. A delayed diagnosis, disputed property condition, defense medical argument, prior injury, surveillance issue, or weak presentation of damages can affect outcome. Our firm pays attention to those details.

Most importantly, clients hire Anderson Franco Law because they want their case presented in a thoughtful, organized, and credible way.

Where We Practice

We regularly help clients with claims in Bay Area counties and in courts throughout California, depending on where the injury happened and who is responsible. We commonly handle matters involving clients, claims, or courts in:

• San Francisco County
• Marin County
• Alameda County
• Contra Costa County
• San Mateo County
• Santa Clara County
• Solano County
• Sonoma County
• Napa County
• Sacramento County
• San Joaquin County
• Fresno County
• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• Riverside County
• San Bernardino County
• San Diego County

If your injury happened in California, or if a California court may have jurisdiction over the case, we can evaluate your options.

How a Case Usually Moves Through Our Office

Every case is different, but most injury matters follow a process. We guide clients through that process from the first call through resolution.

1. Initial Intake and Case Review

We begin by learning what happened, what injuries were suffered, what treatment has occurred, and what insurance may apply. Early decisions matter. We look for liability issues, evidence problems, possible defenses, and the best path forward.

2. Investigation and Evidence Gathering

Once retained, we begin collecting the materials needed to support the claim. Depending on the case, this may include:

• incident reports
• photographs
• witness information
• medical records
• billing records
• wage loss information
• property records
• employer or workers’ compensation records
• insurance policies and correspondence

3. Medical Treatment and Damages Development

Injury cases are not just about proving that something happened. They are also about proving how badly the client was affected. We monitor the course of treatment, evaluate future care issues, and develop the evidence needed to explain pain, limitations, disruption, and financial loss.

4. Demand and Negotiation

When the case is ready, we present a settlement demand supported by the evidence. We explain liability, injuries, treatment, and damages in a way that gives the insurer a clear opportunity to evaluate the claim fairly.

5. Filing Suit When Necessary

If the insurance company does not make a fair offer, we may recommend litigation. Filing suit allows the case to move into formal discovery, depositions, expert work, motion practice, and, if needed, trial preparation.

6. Resolution Through Settlement or Litigation

Many cases resolve through negotiation or mediation. Others require more extensive litigation. Our goal is always to pursue the best practical outcome based on the facts, the injuries, the available coverage, and the risks of the case.

Personal Attention Through the Process

Clients deserve more than a generic intake-to-settlement experience. They deserve honest advice, responsive communication, and a lawyer who understands what is at stake. At Anderson Franco Law, we work closely with injured clients from the start of the case through resolution.

We know that the legal process can feel unfamiliar and stressful. Our role is to make it clearer, protect your interests, and help you make informed decisions as the case moves forward.

Talk to Anderson Franco Law

If you were injured in a car accident, work accident, fall, or other negligence-related incident, Anderson Franco Law can evaluate your situation and explain your options. Anderson Franco Law represents injured clients in the Bay Area and throughout California in both English and Spanish.

Explore our Practice Areas

• Back Injury
• Bar/Nightclub Injuries
• Dog Bite Injuries
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Security Guard Assaults
• Soft Tissue Injuries