How We Help
Practice Areas
From catastrophic personal injuries to wrongful workplace conduct, we handle the cases that matter most to California individuals and families.
Personal Injury Law
Injury Cases We Win
Whether your injuries resulted from a car accident, a dangerous property, or a defective product — we have the experience and resources to win.
Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, T-bone accidents, hit-and-runs — we fight for maximum compensation against negligent drivers and their insurers.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face unique dangers and unique bias. We fight back against unfair assumptions and secure the full compensation injured riders deserve.
Truck Accidents
18-wheelers, big rigs, and commercial vehicles cause devastating injuries. We take on trucking companies, their insurers, and federal regulatory violations.
Slip & Fall Accidents
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. When they fail, we hold them accountable for your injuries.
Wrongful Death
When someone dies due to another's negligence, their family deserves justice. We handle wrongful death cases with compassion and fierce advocacy.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians struck by vehicles often suffer life-altering injuries. California law protects pedestrians — and we enforce those protections aggressively.
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI cases require medical expertise and legal skill. We work with leading neurologists and life-care planners to maximize compensation for brain injury victims.
Broken Bones
Fractures from accidents can mean surgery, lengthy recovery, and permanent limitations. We ensure every aspect of your injury is fully compensated.
Amputation Injuries
Catastrophic amputations require catastrophic settlements. We account for prosthetics, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and lifetime care needs.
Head-On Collisions
Head-on collisions are among the most deadly accident types. We have extensive experience securing maximum settlements for survivors and their families.
Dog Bites
California imposes strict liability on dog owners — no 'first bite' rule. If a dog bit you, the owner is responsible. We make them pay.
Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents involve complex insurance issues. We navigate the coverage maze so you receive the maximum compensation available.
Employment Law
Protecting California Workers
California has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the country. We enforce those protections when employers choose to break them.
Wrongful Termination
Fired for an unlawful reason? California's strong employment protections may entitle you to significant compensation. We fight for wrongfully terminated workers.
Sexual Harassment
No worker should endure a hostile work environment. We handle sexual harassment cases against employers and individual harassers throughout California.
Employment Discrimination
Discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or religion is illegal. We hold employers accountable under California's powerful fair employment laws.
Wage & Hour Violations
Employers who steal wages through unpaid overtime, missed breaks, or illegal deductions will face justice. California labor law is on your side.
How It Works
Simple. Effective. Proven.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your case. We evaluate it honestly — no charge, no obligation.
Investigation
We gather evidence, consult experts, and build the strongest possible case.
Demand & Negotiation
We demand full and fair compensation and negotiate aggressively on your behalf.
Resolution
We settle or try your case — whichever achieves the best result for you.
Why Hillguard
Not All Injury Lawyers Are Created Equal
Trial-Ready at Every Stage
Insurance companies settle for more when they know you'll actually go to trial. We prepare every case for trial from day one.
Award-Winning Recognition
10/10 Avvo, Super Lawyers Rising Stars 8+ years, Top 40 Under 40 — recognition from the peers and institutions that matter.
No Upfront Costs
Contingency fee representation means you never pay out of pocket. Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict we win.
Real Attorney Access
You work directly with David E. Jacobson and our senior team — not a rotating cast of associates or paralegals.
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Every case starts with a free, confidential consultation. No fees unless we win. No risk to you — ever.