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Gomerman | Bourn & Associates is a women-owned California law firm representing employees whose workplace rights have been violated and individuals and families affected by serious injuries and wrongful death. Led by founder and managing attorney Tanya Gomerman and shareholder and managing attorney Maria Bourn, our firm combines compassionate client support with strategic, trial-ready advocacy. […]

In just a matter of days, San Mateo County experienced two heartbreaking tragedies that serve as a sobering reminder of how quickly lives can change because of a single decision behind the wheel. In the first incident, a 34-year-old bicyclist was killed while riding on Skyline Boulevard after authorities say a Porsche traveling at a […]

When you or a loved one passes away due to another party’s negligence, California law may allow you to file a Survivorship Claim on behalf of your loved one’s estate. A Survivorship Claim is a cause of action filed on behalf of the deceased person’s estate to recover money for losses the person suffered including […]

For many people, Fourth of July is a time to gather with family and friends, fire up the BBQ, enjoy the sunshine, and end the evening watching fireworks light up the sky. While fireworks are a fun tradition, they can also become dangerous in an instant. Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured in […]

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The middle of May gave us a valuable opportunity to step away from our day-to-day routines, come together as a team, and focus on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we can continue building an even stronger firm together. On Monday and Tuesday, team members from across the firm gathered for employee meetings […]

You’ve filed your claim, but the process is already moving behind the scenes. While you focus on medical treatment, repairs, and recovering from what happened, the insurance company has already begun reviewing records and assessing factors that may affect the outcome. Understanding how insurance companies investigate and evaluate claims can help you know what to […]

On Monday afternoon in Santa Rosa, a man using a wheelchair was killed in a hit-and-run collision while crossing the street, according to police. The crash happened at West College Avenue and Clover Drive in West Santa Rosa. Investigators later determined a lifted white GMC pickup truck had been stopped at a red light while […]

A crash on Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, has left one family without their loved one. According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver in a Dodge Charger headed southbound into oncoming northbound traffic on May 1st, colliding with six vehicles. Shanell Shari Smith, a 42-year-old mother from Antioch and a passenger […]