The Caldwell Law Firm is recognized as one of the Bay Area’s preeminent litigation firms.

We specialize in helping families like yours fight insurance companies and big corporations to get the compensation you deserve.

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Areas of Practice

  • The litigators at the Caldwell Law Firm are experts at dealing with insurance companies and know how to boost the settlement value of your case.

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  • Dog bites and other animal incidents are what is called a “strict liability offense,” and for the most part the fault of the owner.

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  • We can help you get the maximum recovery for your lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from your pedestrian incident

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  • The Caldwell Law Firm helps families recover economic and non-economic damages when a loved one has died as the result of someone’s wrongful act.

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  • Motorcycle accidents are most frequently caused at the hands of negligent motorists. Our accident attorneys advocate for injured motorcyclists.

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  • If you have been injured on private, public, or government owned property, it is important that you document your injury and speak with an attorney.

    • Read more: Premises Liability ⟶

    • Read more: Public Property ⟶

  • Per OSHA, there were over 1,000 construction fatalities in 2023, and 173,000 non-fatal injuries and illnesses. Our firm pursues maximum compensation for medical expenses, emotional suffering, lost wages, and more.

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  • The busy streets of the Bay Area can put cyclists at high risk for injuries, especially from careless or negligent motorists. We have been helping clients injured in bicycle accidents for over 40 years.

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Our Mission: Serving The Community

At Caldwell Law Firm, our foremost commitment is to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients—a mission that drives us every day. We are dedicated to serving the people, families, and communities of the Bay Area, ensuring their rights and futures are protected.

Our success is built on relentless effort, strategic negotiation, and skilled litigation, honed through years of experience. We combine meticulous discovery, thorough investigation, and innovation case strategies to deliver exceptional results. It’s this aggressive yet thoughtful approach that sets us apart and makes Caldwell Law Firm a trusted advocate for those we serve.

So, how can we help?

Our law firm has over 40 years’ experience negotiating and litigating personal injury claims and lawsuits at all levels of the state court as we pursue maximum compensation for:

  • Past and future medical expenses

  • Damages for pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma and psychological counseling

  • Lost wages

  • Future loss of earning capacity

  • Scars and disfigurement

  • Long-term care

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A Local's Guide: What to Do After a Car Accident in Alameda County
A Local's Guide: What to Do After a Car Accident in Alameda County

Growing up in Alameda County, you learn a few things. You learn that the 580-880 interchange is a special kind of chaos, that "sunny and warm" in Castro Valley can mean "foggy and cold" in Berkeley, and that getting anywhere requires a car. Our county is a vast tapestry of urban sprawl, from the bustling streets of Oakland to the wide, fast-moving avenues of Hayward and the congested freeways connecting it all.

This car-dependent reality means that when an accident happens, you're often dealing with high-speed impacts, complex multi-vehicle pileups, or the frustrating aftermath of a fender-bender in standstill traffic. Knowing what to do in those first critical moments isn't just about legality—it's about protecting yourself in our unique driving environment.

Here is your local's guide to navigating the aftermath of a car accident in Alameda County.

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What our clients say…

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