Sigala & Stoddard LLP

CAR & MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Our attorneys are experienced in handling and resolving all types of vehicle accidents, including those involving passenger cars, motorcycles, bicyclists, ride share companies, trucks, delivery vans, and electric scooters.

COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Big-rigs, semis, commercial trucks; accidents involving these types of vehicles are extremely dangerous and often involve multiple vehicles and can result in catastrophic injuries and death. These cases require highly skilled and experienced attorneys.

WRONGFUL DEATH

No family should have to endure the loss of a loved one due to the negligent or wrongful actions of someone else. The attorneys at Sigala & Stoddard LLP are here to help those families seek justice and accountability from the people and companies at fault.

PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE ACCIDENTS

Pedestrians and bicyclists have a right to use our public sidewalks and roads safely, but do not have the same protection from injuries that vehicles do. Our attorneys have obtained tens of millions of dollars for injured pedestrians and bicyclists.

DOG BITE ACCIDENTS

Dog attacks can cause permanent scarring and disfigurement, and severe mental and emotional trauma. While dogs can be loyal companions and important parts of our families, our attorneys are committed to holding irresponsible dog owners accountable.

BRAIN INJURIES

From mild concussions to skull fractures and brain bleeds, any form of brain injury can be life altering. These cases require attorneys who understand the complexities of the injuries and the challenges faced by brain injury victims of their families.

SLIP/TRIP, & FALL INJURIES

Property owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises in safe condition. When they fail to do so, serious injuries can result. Our attorneys know how to investigate and prove the dangerous conditions that cause these injuries.

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

Construction sites often involve multiple sub-contractors working in faced paced and physically demanding environments. When a person or company cuts corners and ignore safety rules, others on the job site are at risk of serious injury and death.

DANGEROUS PRODUCTS

When a dangerous product causes injury or death to a user of that product, the companies that designed, produced, or sold the defective product may be legally liable. These complex cases require experienced and skilled legal professionals.

Our Team

We have assembled a great team who bring an array of experience to meet our clients’ needs.

Mark Sigala

PARTNER

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Ben Stoddard

PARTNER

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Timothy McMahon

OF COUNSEL

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Client Testimonials

Tim is very professional & makes you feel comfortable

I retained Tim McMahon for a case regarding my son. At the time of the accident he was 17 months old, and had suffered lifelong/permanent injuries from a fall out of a window 3 stories high. Over the last 5 years Tim has been a part of our legal team and I couldn’t be more pleased with the knowledge of similar cases that he was able to bring to our case. Tim is very professional, personable, warm, welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable. I am so very thankful for him being a voice for my son in and I couldn’t have asked for a better team of lawyers to get the job done. Thank you!

Shannon C.

Mark represented me zealously and did not back down

I was walking my dog in my apartment complex when I slipped and fractured my ankle. Other firms did not want to take my case. Mark Sigala immediately filed the lawsuit. Though the defendants blamed the accident entirely on me, Mark represented me zealously and did not back down. He was upfront with me throughout the case, always kept me informed, and treated me with respect, In the end the case settled for more money than I ever imagined. The firm’s effort, skill and most importantly their professionalism were second to none. I am very glad that I hired Mr. Sigala and I highly recommend him.

Cynthia P.

Thank you, Ben, for restoring hope and justice in my life!

I’m beyond grateful for Ben Stoddard and his firm. After a car accident left me with a traumatic brain injury and forced early retirement from teaching, I was overwhelmed with insurance battles and lost dreams. Ben’s professionalism, personal touch, and positivity were exactly what I needed. From the beginning, Ben communicated frequently and clearly, ensuring I understood the process and felt supported. He set realistic expectations and then exceeded them, securing compensation not only for my missed years of teaching but also for my retirement. If you find yourself in need of legal help, I can’t recommend Ben and his associates highly enough.

Karen E.

Mr. McMahon and Mr. Sigala fought relentlessly for me

Attorney Mark A. Sigala was referred to me by a family member to represent me in a wrongful death case involving my husband who was killed on a construction site in Santa Cruz County. The defendants put the entire blame on my husband for the accident. Mr. McMahon and Mr. Sigala fought relentlessly for me (and my family) and took my case to trial. One defendant settled before the case went to trial, and at trial we received a significant jury award from the other two defendants. Mr. Sigala was always available and kept me informed of the status of the case throughout the litigation. I highly recommend Mr. Sigala and his firm.

S. G.

Tim and Mark never gave up on me and my case

I suffered a severe spinal injury while working as a farm mechanic in the Salinas Valley. The attorneys -Tim McMahon and Mark Sigala were fantastic from the beginning. They fought for me over 3 long years and in the end, we won a difficult liability case against the farm company who was using dangerous equipment. The defendants in the case tried everything to put the blame on me and even claimed I was their employee in order to avoid civil responsibility. Tim and Mark never gave up on me and my case. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are fighters.

Adrian A.

Mr. Sigala was very knowledgeable and was extremely honest

I was volunteering at a local festival when I fell off a ladder, causing me to sustain a severe foot and ankle injury that required multiple surgeries. I interviewed with Mr. Sigala and knew immediately he was the lawyer for the job. He was very knowledgeable and extremely honest with his case analysis (good and bad). He kept me informed and involved during the duration of case, always returned my telephone calls, and took as many depositions as were needed to prove the defendants were at fault for the accident. The case settled at mediation for a few million dollars.

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Mr. Sigala turned over every stone

I was working at a large processing plant in Modesto and caught my hand in a moving machine while I was cleaning it. I almost lost my arm in this accident. At first it was very frustrating as my own employer and the large processing plant claimed it was my fault and I should have shut the machine off. I hired Mr. Sigala and Mr. McMahon and they were able to prove that the processing company was liable because it required that the machine be cleaned while it was running. Mr. Sigala and his team worked on my case for over three year and turned over every stone. The case settled at mediation for several million dollars.

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Serving clients throughout California, including:

San Jose, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Monterey, Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno, and other locations throughout northern, central, and southern California.

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