Diane Jones
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- Practicing since
- 2004
- Admitted
- State Bar of California
Sacramento personal injury lawyers
Injured by someoneelse’s mistake?
Jones-Heber handles injury claims across Sacramento County. The first conversation is free, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Downtown Sacramento
A two-attorney injury firm, working one county at a time.
Since 2004
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Every case at Jones-Heber is handled on contingency, so there’s no fee unless we recover money for you. Aenean lacinia bibendum nulla sed consectetur. Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper, nullam quis risus eget urna mollis ornare vel eu leo.
Ethan Heber
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- Joined the firm
- 2012
- Admitted
- State Bar of California
Case results
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When the insurance company says no, we keep going.
$2.4M
Wrongful deathSettlement for the family of a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk. The insurer first denied the driver was at fault.
$1.15M
Truck accidentRecovered after the insurer’s first offer of $90,000.
$850K
Rideshare accidentSettlement for a passenger after a claim the insurance company had denied.
Past results don’t guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts.
- 20+Years of injury cases
- $18M+Recovered for clients
- 4.9Google rating, 131 reviews
- 6People on our team
Practice areas
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What kind of accident were you hurt in?
Not sure which one fits? Tell us what happened and an attorney will let you know if you have a case.
01Car accidents
Rear-end and intersection crashes on Sacramento streets, and freeway collisions on I-5, I-80, Highway 50 and 99.
Cases we see
- Rear-end collisions
- T-bone and left-turn crashes
- Freeway and multi-car pileups
- Uninsured or underinsured drivers
What you may recover
- Medical bills, now and later
- Lost wages and earning ability
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Pain and suffering
02Truck accidents
Crashes with big rigs, delivery vans and other commercial vehicles, where more than one company may share the blame.
Cases we see
- Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers
- Delivery and box trucks
- Company vans and work vehicles
- Unsecured or overloaded cargo
What we look at
- Driver logs and truck data
- Company hiring and safety records
- Maintenance and inspection history
- Every insurance policy that applies
03Motorcycle accidents
Riders are often blamed for crashes they didn’t cause. We push back on that from the first call with the insurer.
Cases we see
- Left-turn and lane-change crashes
- Drivers who didn’t see the rider
- Road hazards and poor maintenance
- Riders hurt as passengers
What we look at
- Scene photos and witness statements
- Helmet and gear evidence
- Medical records and future care
- Bike damage and gear loss
04Bicycle accidents
Cyclists hit on city streets, in bike lanes and along the river trails in Sacramento, Davis and nearby towns.
Cases we see
- Dooring incidents
- Right-hook and left-turn crashes
- Hit-and-run drivers
- Unsafe road conditions
What we look at
- Traffic camera and video footage
- Police report review
- Your own auto policy coverage
- Long-term injury care
05Uber & Lyft accidents
Passengers, rideshare drivers and anyone hit by one. Coverage depends on what the app showed at the moment of the crash.
Cases we see
- Passengers hurt during a ride
- Rideshare drivers hit by others
- Pedestrians and cyclists struck
- Other drivers in the crash
What we look at
- Trip and app status records
- Company insurance coverage
- The driver’s personal policy
- Claims against other drivers
06Premises injuries
Injuries on property someone else was responsible for keeping safe, from grocery stores to apartment complexes.
Cases we see
- Wet floors and trip hazards
- Broken stairs and railings
- Poor lighting and negligent security
- Falls at stores and rentals
What we look at
- Surveillance footage, before it’s erased
- Incident and maintenance reports
- Prior complaints about the hazard
- Property owner insurance
07Dog bites
California holds dog owners responsible for most bites, even if the dog had never bitten anyone before.
Cases we see
- Bites at a neighbor’s home
- Attacks on walks or in parks
- Children bitten by family pets
- Injuries from being knocked down
What you may recover
- Medical and emergency room bills
- Scarring and plastic surgery costs
- Time missed from work
- Emotional distress
08Brain & spinal injuries
Serious injuries with long recoveries, where the full cost may not be clear for months or years.
Cases we see
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Herniated discs and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Injuries needing surgery
What you may recover
- Specialist and rehab costs
- Home and vehicle changes
- Lost future income
- Ongoing care planning
09Wrongful death
For families who lost someone because of another person’s negligence. We handle the claim so you can focus on each other.
Cases we see
- Fatal car and truck crashes
- Pedestrian and cyclist deaths
- Fatal falls and unsafe property
- Deaths involving drunk drivers
What you may recover
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost financial support
- Loss of love and companionship
- Survival claims for the estate
I was rear-ended on 99 and spent two months arguing with the other driver’s insurance on my own. Marisol called every couple of weeks with an update, and Ethan called himself when there was a decision to make. Nobody ever left me guessing.
Filing deadlines
California gives you less time than most people think.
Two years for most injury claims, and as little as six months when a public agency is involved. Pick what happened and the date to see the general cutoff.
Your general deadline will show here
General information only, not legal advice. Minors, delayed injuries and other exceptions can change your deadline.
The process
How a claim usually goes
- 01
A short call with our intake coordinator
Fifteen minutes or so, about what happened, your injuries and the insurance involved.
- 02
An attorney looks it over and calls you back
Usually within a day or two. If it isn’t a case we can help with, we’ll tell you that and point you somewhere else.
- 03
You sign a contingency agreement
No money up front. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover, and there’s no fee if we recover nothing.
- 04
We build the file while you treat
Records, bills, photos and witness statements. The adjuster calls our office instead of yours.
- 05
Demand, negotiation, and a lawsuit if it comes to that
Most claims settle. We file when the offer doesn’t match what the case is worth.
Client reviews
What clients say once their case is closed
4.9
★★★★★
131 Google reviews
After my crash on Highway 50 I had no idea who to call. Priya walked me through it without rushing, and Diane called back that afternoon. I always knew where my case stood.
Marisol answered every question I had, usually the same day.
The insurance company offered almost nothing and said that was final. Ethan disagreed, and he was right. I’d send anyone in my family here.
Common questions
Questions about injury claims in California
Still wondering about something? Call (916) 555-0148 and ask.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on contingency, so our fee is a percentage of what we recover. If there’s no recovery, there’s no fee. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Most California injury claims must be filed within two years, and claims involving a city, county or state agency can have a six-month deadline. You can check yours with the deadline tool above.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
You may still recover money. California uses comparative fault, which reduces a recovery by your share of the blame rather than barring it. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
What is my case worth?
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Will my case go to trial?
Most claims settle, but we prepare every case as if it won’t. Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Curabitur blandit tempus porttitor.
Request a free case review
Tell us a little about what happened. An attorney reads every request.
- Call us(916) 555-0148
- Emailintake@jonesheberlaw.com
- Office1325 J Street, Suite 700
Sacramento, CA 95814 - Office hoursMonday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
After-hours calls go to our answering service
- No fee unless we win
- Free case review
- Phone and video consults
