Business Details
Experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Davis, CA
At the Law Offices Of Lawrence S Paikoff, we bring over 20 years of dedicated legal experience combined with extensive medical expertise to advocate for individuals harmed by negligence or defective products. Our founder, Dr. Lawrence Paikoff, uniquely bridges the gap between medicine and law as a board-certified physician and attorney, offering clients unparalleled insight into complex personal injury cases. With a career spanning roles as a Chief Public Health Officer and Associate Medical Director for a pharmaceutical research company, we specialize in cases involving medical malpractice, pharmaceutical injuries, and medical device litigation. Our practice is built on a proven track record of success in high-profile cases such as Fen-Phen diet drug litigation, Vioxx arthritis medication claims, and metal-on-metal hip implant cases. We prioritize rapid case assessment and client education, leveraging Dr.Paikoff's dual expertise to navigate the medical and legal complexities of each case. Our commitment to public health advocacy is demonstrated through our work on national vaccine injury compensation claims and foodborne illness cases. As a Davis-based firm serving clients across California, we offer personalized representation grounded in decades of courtroom experience and a deep understanding of both healthcare and legal systems. Our credentials include admission to multiple federal courts, board certification in internal medicine, and active participation in shaping public health policy through initiatives like anti-smoking ordinances. We maintain transparency in all communications and provide free initial consultations to ensure accessible legal recourse for those who have suffered preventable injuries.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Medical Device Cases
Vaccine Injuries
Foodborne Illness
Products Liability
Healthcare Law
Automobile Accidents
National Vaccine Program
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined medical and legal experience in injury cases
- Our attorney-physician provides unique medical insight for case evaluation
- We handle complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation nationwide
- Our team includes former public health officials with epidemic response experience
- We provide free initial consultations with no obligation
Associations and certifications
- California Bar
- California licensed physician
- Board certified internal medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile accidents and other incidents. Our medical-legal expertise enables accurate assessment of injury severity and long-term impacts. With over 20 years of litigation experience, we help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm handles complex medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. Dr. Paikoff's medical background provides unique insight into standard-of-care violations. We work with medical experts to build strong cases against healthcare providers and institutions.
Pharmaceutical Litigation
We represent individuals harmed by defective medications like recalled diet drugs and arthritis medications. Our experience includes landmark cases involving heart valve damage and muscle breakdown conditions. We understand pharmaceutical companies' responsibilities and help victims obtain rightful compensation.
Medical Device Cases
Our practice includes litigation over defective hip implants and contaminated medical devices. Dr. Paikoff's dual expertise enables thorough evaluation of device failures and their medical consequences. We have represented clients in major metal-on-metal hip replacement and heart valve cases.
Vaccine Injuries
We assist clients seeking compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Our experience includes evaluating adverse reactions to childhood and adult vaccines. We guide clients through the specialized process of filing claims for vaccine-related injuries and conditions.
People
Lawrence S. Paikoff
Attorney
Dr. Paikoff is a board-certified physician and attorney with 30+ years medical experience and 20+ years legal practice. He served as Chief Public Health Officer and handled national health crises. His dual expertise spans pharmaceutical litigation, medical device cases, and vaccine injuries.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury litigation including medical malpractice, pharmaceutical injuries, medical device cases, vaccine injuries, and foodborne illness claims. Our unique strength lies in handling cases requiring both medical and legal expertise.
How does your medical background help my case?
Dr. Paikoff's medical training enables direct evaluation of medical records, understanding complex diagnoses, and effectively challenging defense experts. This dual expertise often identifies critical case details others might miss in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
What notable cases have you handled?
We've represented clients in major national cases including Fen-Phen diet drugs, Vioxx arthritis medication, metal-on-metal hip implants, and contaminated heart valve litigation. Our experience includes both individual and class-action personal injury claims.
What is your experience with vaccine injuries?
We have represented clients in vaccine injury claims through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for over 15 years. Our experience includes evaluating adverse reactions to childhood vaccines, flu shots, and HPV immunizations.
