Under guidelines set forth by the U.S. government, each Native American tribe maintains legal sovereignty over civil actions that happen on tribal lands. As a result, Indian casinos are theoretically immune from civil lawsuits, including personal injury lawsuits.

However, under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Indian casinos in California agreed to a limited waiver of tribal immunity for personal injury (tort actions). This opens the door to sue casinos and their affiliated tribes for slip-and-falls and other bodily injury.

Northern California is home to a number of casinos that attract thousands of visitors on an annual basis. Thunder Valley and other gambling casinos are doing brisk business and busing in patrons from all over. Many have their own hotels, golf courses, pools and other amenities that add to the fun — and the potential for injuries. The experienced personal injury lawyers of Guenard & Bozarth will pursue actions against any casino property:
  • Thunder Valley Casino Resort
  • Red Hawk Casino
  • Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel
  • Cache Creek Casino Resort
  • Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
  • River Rock Casino Resort
  • Eagle Mountain Casino
  • Black Oak Casino Resort
  • Colusa Casino Resort
We have obtained compensation for all manner of casino injuries, including slip-and-falls on stairs or slippery floors, accidents caused by construction hazards, electric shock from slot machines, swimming pool injuries, shower falls and other circumstances. Our role is to demonstrate the negligence that led to the incident, to document your injuries and losses, and to represent you in legal proceedings. Injury claims are handled under tribal jurisdiction, and it is important that your attorney understand their rules. For example, there is a statute of limitations of just six months to file your claim. These cases are typically resolved in arbitration rather than a court system, and we come prepared to present a legally sound argument to the arbitrator.

Guenard & Bozarth gets results in tough cases, and superior results where other firms take quick settlements. Call our Elk Grove or Sacramento offices at 916-226-9098 or contact us online. We offer a free consultation for injuries in casinos and take cases on a contingency fee.

VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

We will promptly investigate your car, motorcycle or truck crash to pursue maximum damages.

INJURIES ON PROPERTY

If you were injured by someone’s animal or unsafe property, we hold that owner accountable

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a legal term referring to a person who is fatally injured as a result of the negligence of another person or entity.

PERSONAL INJURY

We fight back when legitimate claims are unfairly denied by insurance companies.

INSURANCE BAD FAITH

Bad faith litigation is becoming more common as the insurance industry continues to engage in dishonest practices that trample the rights of policyholders.

INSURANCE COMPANIES KNOW US BECAUSE THEY’VE PAID OUR CLIENTS OVER $130 MILLION DOLLARS.

$2.9

MILLION

CAR ACCIDENT INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth llp obtained a $2,962,903 jury verdict in the Sacramento County Superior Court for plaintiff David Schoonover, who suffered head and neck injuries and fractures in a head-on accident on Roseville Road in Roseville on July 22, 2012

$300

THOUSAND

HAIR SALON INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a case for $300,000 involving a hair weave that went terribly wrong. Our client was a young lady, and aspiring model, who experienced pressure necrosis from a tight weave and it changed her life.

$500

THOUSAND

SLIP & FALL INJURY

Guenard & Bozarth LLP recently settled a slip and fall case for $500,000 a couple weeks before trial. The client slipped and fell on a wet piece of cardboard in a grocery store and sustained a serious shoulder injury that required surgery.

$300

THOUSAND

NEGLIGENCE INJURY

On February 13, 2013 Maricela, a Certified Nursing Assistant presented to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Emergency Room with complaint of neck and back pain. She was diagnosed with a neck strain and was given Ibuprofen and instructed to return if her symptoms did not subside.

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Never in my life did I think I would recommend an attorney. Somehow God sent this angel of an attorney to assist me in my personal injury lawsuit. I was told by lawyers in Bakersfield that my lawsuit was frivolous because there was money in it.
– Bill
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I live in Elk Grove where we don’t always have a lot of choices. Lawyers are one area where we have few good choices. I wanted to work with a local law firm after my motorcycle accident, and I chose Glenn Guenard and Ross Bozarth.
– Lloyd
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My daughter was involved in an automobile accident in an intersection on her 17th birthday. The other person said it was her fault and my daughter said her light was green. I am not the sort of person who sues but my insurance
– Sharon
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