GJEL Accident Attorneys

First of all, I want to thank Andy, Jim, Miguel, Melissa, and Amy for the excellent service, as well as the entire team that works with them. They were very professional, responsible, and clear throughout the entire process. I want to say that I am very grateful and truly appreciate everything they did. They are 100% trustworthy and 100% recommended. Thank you very much.

I cannot recommend Andy enough! He was incredibly communicative and explained every step of the process as it was happening, which made such a difference. He is well known and respected by many insurance companies—so much so that my insurance company chose to pay me directly rather than move forward with a prolonged process. During such a difficult time in my life, Andy was supportive, knowledgeable, and truly amazing to work with. Thanks to his help, I ultimately received the full amount from my insurance company. I am beyond grateful for his guidance and dedication.

January 2024 I was struck by a car requiring weeks of hospital care. My daughter recommended Jim Larsen and his legal team to represent my insurance claim. I was amazed with the amount of attention given to me and making me feel confident that I was in good hands leading to a successful settlement. I will always remember Jim as a friend because of his honesty and compassion.

We are extremely pleased with the services rendered by GJEL Accident Attorneys. Attorney Andy Gillis, Cheryl Carmo and the entire GJEL team were so very kind and compassionate. Every question we had was answered promptly and thoroughly explained in detail. We are happy with our settlement and appreciate them going the extra mile for us.

from my first phone call to the final settlement, the staff at GJEL were responsive and thorough. They took time to answer my questions, got me the medical care I needed, and negotiated aggressively with the insurance company. I recommend them to anyone who needs a confident and caring legal team.

Andy Gillian was outstanding to work with. He was responsive, patient, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His whole team was helpful and pleasant, and despite dealing with unprofessional attorneys on the other side, Andy guided me smoothly through the process and delivered the outcome we wanted.

I had an accident in July 2022, and Jim guided me patiently through the entire case until settlement. He explained the process thoroughly, offered thoughtful counseling and strategy, and demonstrated deep knowledge throughout. Most importantly, he was incredibly responsive and always made time to address my questions. Also, the staff members I worked with are incredibly kind and thorough as well. If you’re looking for a personal injury attorney, consider Jim and his team — I highly recommend him.

After my recent car accident, I felt overwhelmed by the prospect of dealing with multiple insurance adjusters. From the first phone call, attorney Andy Gillen and his team treated my case as a priority. They explained every step, kept me updated without my having to ask, and handled all the paperwork so I could focus on recovery. Their empathy and professionalism turned a stressful situation into a manageable one. If you need a lawyer who combines great expertise with sincere compassion, I recommend Andy Gillen and his team without hesitation.

This was the first time we’ve needed an attorney and we needed it for the worst of reasons. My 18 year old daughter was in an accident and broke her spine leaving her a quadriplegic. I am beyond grateful that we found Andy and his colleagues. They bent over backwards for us and did it in a way that felt like we were dealing with old friends or family as opposed to Attorneys, I really mean that. They were genuinely compassionate and never once did they take advantage of our vulnerability, quite the opposite, they were refreshingly frank and honest. It was clear that they were motivated by actually wanting to help us more than wanting to make as much money as possible. They broke every negative stereotype about lawyers I had been unknowingly harboring. I hope no one ever needs them for the reasons we did but if so, I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Thank you Andy and Co!

What a great team!!! They settled my case really fast for exactly what I wanted and were super great about communicating with me!!! Highly recommend!

GJEL’s San Jose team was incredibly responsive and fair throughout my case. While they kept me informed at every step, they handled all the details and secured a settlement that truly reflected my injuries. It was the best decision I made after my car accident. Thanks a lot!

I appreciate what the attorneys at GJEL were able to help me with after my car accident. I can't recommend them enough.

Andy Gillen and the entire team at GJEL Accident Attorneys are truly the best. I first used them in 2016 and was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my car accident case (Jim Larsen handled my case then). They were caring and thorough; the case was settled strongly in our favor. So I knew when my husband was rear-ended in 2023 that we needed to reach out to Andy and the team again and I'm glad we did! My husband was made financially whole and compensated for his pain and suffering despite the fact that he was hit by an uninsured motorist! Honestly, while we hope we never need an accident attorney again, it's good to know that we have the very best legal team on our side. They're honest and hard-working and really do care about their clients. Five stars!!

GJEL went above and beyond to help me with my case. They were compassionate, clear, and fought hard for a great outcome. I felt supported every step of the way. Thank you, GJEL!

I'm opening with the statement: INCREDIBLE service, attention to detail, and follow up! I sustained injuries in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, and for the first time in my life I realized that I was going to need more than my own auto insurance company's assistance. Fortunately for me, I was referred to the team at GJEL Accident Attorneys as a starting point, and I didn't need to seek any other guidance after that. I completed a very quick and efficient phone call to explain my circumstances to the firm, and before I could blink I had received an email with clear and simple steps to take to begin the process. I was treated with kindness and compassion during a time when I had a lot of worries about the accident. They made me feel so at ease by advising that they would essentially take over all of the difficult correspondence that was already starting - whether it was my insurance company, the other driver's insurance company, hospital bill inquiries, etc, they handled it all immediately. I was informed and advised at every step down the path to settlement, and their timeliness along the way was so impressive that it made me feel that somehow I was their only client. I wholeheartedly recommend GJEL Accident Attorneys should the need arise, as the entire team had incredible industry knowledge, and they were punctual and professional at every step.

> GJEL was recommended by a longtime friend of the family. Jim Larsen and his team were such a pleasure to work with and achieved excellent results. Jim was very kind, thoughtful, a good listener and readily available to answer my numerous questions. I would be happy to refer him to a friend without hesitation.

To say that I am elated with GJEL Accident Attorneys is to put it mildly. They were able to achieve compensation for me in an amount equal to five times what the insurance offered. This was the result of a bike accident I had with a car on August 7, 2024, when the car, parallel parked on Bryant Street in Palo Alto, pulled out to make a U-turn in front of me. The driver did not look. I could not stop and we collided. I spent three hours in Emergency at the local hospital and my bike had a bent handlebar. GJEL Attorneys were very helpful, accommodating and thorough and I am very pleased with the result.