Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

Fox Law is one of the leading firms in California handling catastrophic and serious personal injury cases. We have successfully represented injured plaintiffs against some of the largest corporations in the world. Our attorneys have a vast array of experience and success, including obtaining remarkable trial verdicts and successfully resolving cases in matters involving automobile accidents, defective pharmaceuticals, aviation accidents, premises liability, products liability, dangerous highways, injured pedestrians, and other serious corporate negligence.

Serious injury cases require not only attorneys with extensive experience, but also the financial resources to go head-to-head with insurance companies and large corporations. We have those resources. Our attorneys regularly work with top physicians, specialists, and life care planners who focus on rehabilitation plans, as well as renowned economists and other trained professionals to properly assess the value of your injury and associated losses. We have handled every type of serious and catastrophic injury, including those involving amputations, disfigurement, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, dog bites and other devastating losses.

We also specialize in representing families who have lost a loved one due to another’s negligence. Nothing can bring back a loved one who has passed away. Dealing with the sudden loss is a long, all-consuming and painful process. And while no amount of money will ever compensate the loss, holding the responsible party accountable and attaining financial security can provide some comfort through a tremendously difficult time.

When a person dies due to the negligence, recklessness or other misconduct of another, surviving family members – including parents and spouses — may file a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death suits may arise from various circumstances, including automobile or aviation crashes, occupational hazards, medical malpractice, defective products including pharmaceuticals or medical devices, or even intentional criminal behavior. Wrongful deaths can warrant significant financial compensation to cover a broad range of costs – including medical and funeral expenses – as well as emotional needs.

Litigating a wrongful death case is a complex process which requires significant resources, investigative techniques and considerable expertise. Our attorneys have handled and successfully tried multiple wrongful death cases and know that they can be very emotional and difficult for the surviving family members. We can support you during this difficult time, build a strong case against those at fault, and allow you to focus on your family and mental health. If you believe you have a wrongful death case, please contact us today – we will fight for justice on your behalf.

Fox Law attorneys have been named San Diego Super Lawyers and Risings Stars, Outstanding Trial Lawyers by the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and Founder Dave Fox was recently named a “10 Best” Personal Injury Attorney.  Our experience and accolades have brought our clients verdicts and settlements worth millions of dollars. We represent clients small and large, from individual car crash survivors to multiple people injured in mass disasters.

Results portrayed are dependent on the facts of each specific case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

Consumer Protection Class Actions

In a world focused on advertising and consumption, it has become imperative to protect your rights as a consumer or business to prevent false, misleading and deceptive labeling and advertising practices that pervade the market. Fortunately, California and federal law provide far-reaching protections against these deceptive practices.

Our lawyers are committed to protecting consumers from misleading food labeling and false and deceptive claims about a products’ quality, benefits, ingredients, source and origin, and other product attributes that consumers rely upon in deciding to purchase a product. These deceptive business practices also distort the marketplace by allowing dishonest businesses to gain an unfair advantage over ethical competitors. We also fight for honest competitors who are harmed by false and misleading claims by their competition.

Often times, consumers fail to complain when they discover they have been cheated by a labeling or advertising claim, because they feel that a single complaint will have no force against a large corporation. However, if you have been deceived by a misleading label or false claim about a product, it is likely that others just like you were also deceived. By asserting a claim on behalf of a class of persons similarly harmed, you can make a difference, and prevent continued fraud in the marketplace.

Our lawyers have been involved in several consumer class actions relating to false labeling and advertising practices over the last decade. These include actions (1) against food and oil manufacturers for misleading claims about quality and ingredients; (2) a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer for false and misleading claims made about its multi-vitamin benefits; (3) against cigarette companies in the infamous “lights” litigation; and (4) against an online education leader and deceptive claims relating to its online educational programs.

If you have been deceived by a product’s label or advertising claims, contact us to learn more about being a lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit.

Wildfire Litigation

We are experienced wildfire litigators that have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients affected by fires across California. Dave Fox has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the Thomas Fire Litigation by the Los Angeles Superior Court and also appointed by the San Francisco Superior Court to lead the 2017 North Bay Fire Litigation as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. He was also appointed by the Sacramento Superior Court to lead the 2015 Butte Fire Litigation as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee.

Because of his significant trial experience, in 2015 Dave was brought in by another law firm to try the first preference plaintiff’s case in the Powerhouse Fire litigation in Los Angeles, leading to a $103 million recovery for all plaintiffs. Courtney Vasquez, Joanna Fox and Chris Hendricks have also facilitated millions of dollars in recoveries for wildfire survivors. We currently represent over 1,500 individuals and businesses that were affected by the North Bay Fires in Northern California and the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and are actively representing individuals and businesses affected by the Woolsey Fire in Malibu, CA and the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA.

Wildfires are a major threat to those who those who live in warm and dry climates, especially in California. Each year, fires across the country cause billions of dollars in property damage. This kind of catastrophic damage often occurs due to a utility company’s negligence.

Even if you have insurance, you will almost certainly find that you will not be reimbursed for the total cost to rebuild, the total cost for your damaged trees, crops, farms and vegetation, the hours you have spent to restore and tend to fire related issues, cherished family possessions, any personal injuries, and the annoyance and discomfort you have gone through. These damages can be pursued through legal action.

If you’re dealing with property damage as a result of a wildfire, or some other unfortunate incident, schedule a free consultation with our team.

Results portrayed are dependent on the facts of each specific case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

Aviation Litigation

Our attorneys are experienced aviation litigators who understand the specific technical issues surrounding aviation regulations and catastrophic incidents. A complex plane or helicopter crash case requires a lawyer with a deep understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigative process, and the state, federal, and international laws applicable to such incidents. We have this experience.

Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in aviation wrongful death and personal injury trials, as well as in enforcement actions before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We are readily familiar with NTSB investigations and have guided clients through that process. Our aviation matters have involved a wide variety of aircraft – from small, single-engine props such as the Cessna 208B, to helicopters like the MD500, to major passenger jets like the Bombardier Q400, Airbus 330 and the Boeing 737.

Our attorneys have also successfully resolved numerous aviation cases short of trial through advantageous settlements. We appreciate that each client is different, and take a thoughtful, client-specific approach to each case.  We work hand-in-hand with the best aviation regulatory, accident investigation, accident reconstruction and economist experts to present a thoughtful and aggressive case for our clients.

Notable matters include:

• Represented a client in serial litigation arising out of crashes involving the Cessna Caravan 208B, including multiple favorable verdicts after trial.
• Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement in a case involving a Pratt and Whitney Canada engine explosion during flight onboard a Bombardier Q400.
• Obtained favorable resolutions for clients arising out of the Air France Flight 447 disaster, which resulted in the death of 228 passengers, aircrew and cabin crew aboard the aircraft.

To learn more about the scope of our aviation practice and our talented legal team, please contact us.

Results portrayed are dependent on the facts of each specific case. Results will differ if based on different facts.

Products Liability