Practice Areas
In Oakland, around Northern California, and th2oughout the state, the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, and malpractice actions arising from an array of injury accidents and other injury-causing events. We provide experienced and thorough representation in all of the following types of matters:
- Attorney Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Catastrophic Injury
- Civil Rights
- Employment Litigation
- Serious Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Products Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Insurance Bad Faith
Serious Injury
At the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock, we assist people who have suffered injuries as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional wrongful act. We have successfully helped clients obtain compensation for their injuries in cases such as those involving car crashes, pedestrian accidents, surgical injuries, nursing home abuse, burns, dog bites, and defective products. To learn more, visit the serious injury overview.
Catastrophic Injury
The firm has developed an outstanding reputation for handling claims involving catastrophic personal injury, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputations. These cases call for a high level of knowledge and experience in order to successfully obtain financial compensation sufficient for the lifetime of treatment and accommodations that these injuries typically entail. To learn more, visit the catastrophic injury overview.
Wrongful Death
The Law Offices of Robert G. Schock has significant expertise in handling wrongful death actions. These claims can be available to family members who have lost a loved one as the result of someone else's negligence or intentional wrongful act. To learn more, visit the wrongful death overview.
Medical Malpractice
The firm has successfully represented Bay Area residents in claims arising out of doctor errors and hospital errors. These cases call for extensive knowledge and expertise in the investigation and analysis of medical records, hospital protocols, physicians' credentials, and related matters. To learn more, visit the medical malpractice overview.
Attorney Malpractice
At the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock, we assist people who have suffered a loss as a result of their lawyer's failure to properly handle their case. If you think your lawyer violated a professional ethical duty, such as the duty to provide competent representation or the duty to avoid conflicts of interest, you may be entitled to make a claim for attorney malpractice. To learn more, visit the attorney malpractice overview.
Products Liability
The firm has considerable expertise in the area of products liability law, including claims for injuries arising out of dangerous, defective, or improperly labeled consumer products. We provide comprehensive and compassionate legal representation for those who have been injured by contaminated food or unsafe items including defective household appliances, children's toys, workplace equipment, and prescription drugs. To learn more, visit the products liability overview.
Civil Rights
The Law Offices of Robert G. Schock represents clients whose civil rights have been violated. We provide aggressive and dynamic advocacy for individuals who have suffered discrimination because of age, race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, religion, or disability. We also assist clients in other civil rights and constitutional claims, such as those involving free speech rights, voting rights, and immigration-related issues. To learn more, visit the civil rights overview.
Insurance Bad Faith
With respect to policyholders, insurance companies are required to uphold an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. At the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock, we assist injured people whose insurance providers have unfairly denied or delayed coverage. We handle matters involving an array of insurance policies and providers, including life, automobile, health, property, and disability. To learn more, visit the insurance bad faith overview.
Employment Litigation
The firm has built up a significant track record of success in representing employees in a range of employment-related legal matters. We assist clients in actions against their employers, such as claims for sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and age discrimination. We also have considerable expertise in representing employees in contract-related matters, such as reviewing and negotiating compensation agreements, severance, and non-compete agreements. To learn more, visit the employment litigation overview.
Spinal Cord Injury
The Law Offices of Robert G. Schock represents people who have been in catastrophic injury accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries, including those that cause paraplegia and quadriplegia. These injuries require special treatment and a lifetime of accommodations. We help injured people seek compensation so they can get the care and support they need now and for the rest of their lives. To learn more, visit the spinal cord injury overview.
Birth Injuries
The firm represents parents of babies that were injured during birth. These injuries can be caused by doctor error and may be sufficient for a claim of medical malpractice. In an action against the negligent doctor or hospital, parents may be able to obtain significant compensation, which can pay for treatment and care for the baby's injuries. To learn more, visit the birth injuries overview.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a general term for several types of disorders that affect the muscles beginning in infancy or childhood. In some cases, these disorders can be caused by anoxia (lack of oxygen) and resulting brain damage during birth. If your baby has cerebral palsy, he or she may need care and treatment th2oughout life. To learn more, visit the cerebral palsy overview.
Erb's Palsy
Erb's palsy, which can be caused by nerve damage to a baby's shoulder during a difficult birth, results in paralysis or weakness of the arm. While many babies with Erb's palsy make a full recovery within six months, some babies may never recover, and may need ongoing care and treatment. To learn more, visit the Erb's palsy overview.
Seek Experienced Legal Counsel
In Oakland, San Francisco, the Bay Area, and th2oughout California, schedule your free consultation by contacting the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock today.
