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“When I fell off the roof near Mariachi Plaza, everyone in construction told me ‘talk to Jerry, he’s known Boyle Heights forever.’ They were right – Jerry even knows where the best menudo is on Primera Street.” – Carlos M., roofer

Jerry Jacobson – 32 Years Serving Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights is not just another Los Angeles neighborhood – it is the heart of the Mexican community. I am Jerry Jacobson, and although my last name is American, my heart goes out to the people of Boyle Heights. For more than 32 years, I’ve fought for workers who get hurt building the homes they can’t afford, cooking in restaurants where they can’t eat, and cleaning offices where they would never be hired.

From Mariachi Plaza to the Primera Bridge, from Cesar Chavez to Whittier Boulevard – I know every corner where my clients work and suffer. I’m not like those downtown lawyers who never cross the river. I come to Boyle Heights, like in King Taco, I walk down Cesar Chavez, and I understand the daily struggle of this community.

With more than $500 million recovered for families like yours, my commitment to Boyle Heights is real. When gentrification hurts workers, Jerry fights back.

Auto Accidents | Industrial Accidents

What To Do If I Was Injured At Work or In An Accident?

Crucial first steps:

• Seek medical attention immediately, even if you think your injuries are minor.
• Document everything: take photos, collect contact information of witnesses
• Report the accident to the corresponding authorities
• DO NOT sign any document from the insurance company without talking to me.
• Call Jerry NOW: 1-800-529-7910

Why is it so important to act fast? In California, you have limited time to file your claim. The sooner we begin working on your case, the better we can protect your rights and gather crucial evidence.

Crucial Facts About Accidents in Boyle Heights

Local information that can save your case:

• Most dangerous intersections: Cesar Chavez Ave/Soto St and 1st St/Boyle Ave.
• Pedestrian accidents increase 45% during events in Mariachi Plaza
• The 5/101/60 interchange generates 30% of serious local accidents.
• Weekends see 60% more accidents on Whittier Boulevard

Why is the exact date of your accident crucial?

• California 2-year statute of limitations
• Police reports are filed by specific date
• Video surveillance evidence erased after 30-90 days
• Community events affect traffic patterns and liability

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Call 1-800-529-7910 to protect your claim.

Common Accidents in Boyle Heights – Jerry Knows Each One

Construction and Renovation – The Boom That Hurts

Boyle Heights is changing – gentrification, they call it. New condos, renovations, hipster cafes – but who’s building all this? Latino workers who get hurt:

• Roof falls when renovating old, unprotected houses
• Electrocutions in old buildings with bad electricity
• Exposure to asbestos in demolitions (no one warns them of the danger)
• Back injuries while carrying material without equipment

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Real Case: Last week I represented a worker who fell renovating a building on Breed Street. The contractor – a West LA company – did not provide harnesses because “the job was fast.” He fell 15 feet. Fractured spine. We won $1.6 million because I proved that the same contractor had 3 similar accidents in Boyle Heights.

Factories and Workshops – The Escondida Industrial Zone

People don’t know that Boyle Heights has many small factories, especially near the railroad tracks:

• Industrial bakeries – burns, back injuries, flour in the lungs
• Sewing workshops – carpal tunnel, vision problems, punctures
• Tortilla factories – unguarded machines, finger amputations
• Olympic Garage – oil on the floor, defective tools

Real Case: Customer at Soto Street Bakery lost 3 fingers in the mixer. He had no security guard. Owner said “it’s been like this for 20 years.” Exactly – 20 years violating OSHA. We earned $1.8 million.

Cesar Chavez and Primera Street Restaurants

Boyle Heights restaurants – from taquerias to trendy new places:

• Cooks with burns – hot oil, griddles, no protective equipment
• Slippery waitresses – wet floors, no anti-slip mats
• Dishwashers with injuries – 10 hours downtime, repetitive motions
• Delivery drivers – motorcycle accidents delivering food

The owner’s excuse: He always says “they are independent contractors” or “I don’t have workers comp.” Bullshit. California forces them. I find the hidden insurance or sue the owner personally.

Boyle Heights Auto Accidents

The streets of Boyle Heights present unique challenges: the complex freeway interchange, narrow residential streets, and high pedestrian traffic.

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Types of accidents I deal with all the time:

• Accidents at the 5/101/60 interchange – One of the most dangerous in LA
• Collisions at congested intersections – Cesar Chavez, 1st Street, Whittier Blvd.
• Pedestrian Hit and Run Accidents – Especially near schools and Mariachi Plaza
• Crashes on narrow residential streets – Limited visibility
• Accidents with uninsured motorists – Very common in the area
• Collisions during community events – Unusual traffic and crowds

Have you been in an auto accident? Call NOW: 1-800-529-7910

Jerry’s Real Cases in Boyle Heights (2024-2025)

• 1.8M – Baker, lost fingers, unguarded machine, Soto Street
• 1.6M – Construction, drop ceiling, gentrification project, Breed St., Breed St., Breed St., Breed St., Breed St., Breed St., Breed St.
• 1.2M – Car accident, First and State, drunk driver
• $980K – Waitress, severe burn, restaurant at Cesar Chavez
• $850K – dog bite, Hollenbeck Park, pit bull off leash
• $750K – Tortilla shop worker, back injury, Olympic Blvd.
• $620K – Electrician, electrical shock, renovation on Brooklyn Ave.

“Jerry, Gentrification Is Killing Us.”

It’s true. The new building owners, the outside contractors – they don’t care about the safety of Latino workers. They see Boyle Heights as an investment, not as a community. That’s why I see more accidents now:

• Pressure to work faster (renovate for new wealthy tenants)
• Cheap contractors without license or insurance
• No safety equipment (“it’s a one-day job”)
• Threats if you report (“there are 100 waiting for your job”).

But here I am, Jerry Jacobson. Fighting gentrification that hurts workers. Every case I win sends a message: you can’t exploit Boyle Heights.

How Jerry Handles Specific Boyle Heights Cases

How does Jerry handle cases against gentrification developers?

This is personal warfare for me. These developers from West LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills come to Boyle Heights, they hire the cheapest, they don’t care about safety. When a worker gets hurt renovating their “investment property,” they say it was worker negligence.

I investigate EVERYTHING: contractor licenses (many times they don’t have), building permits (often missing), previous violations, other accidents. One Brentwood developer had 7 accidents in Boyle Heights in 2 years! I used that to win $2.3 million for my client.

What about undocumented restaurant workers?

The restaurants on Cesar Chavez, Primera Street – almost all employ undocumented workers. When they get hurt, the owners say “you’re not an employee” or “I’m going to report you.”

The truth: Threatening ICE is a crime in California – worth $10,000+ in damages. Workers comp law does not require paperwork. If they really don’t have insurance (happens a lot), I sue the owner personally – their house, car, bills.

Real Case: An undocumented cook at King Taco was badly burned. The owner threatened him. We won $680,000 plus $50,000 for the threats. The owner learned that Jerry doesn’t play games.

Does Jerry know about the hidden factories in Boyle Heights?

Yes! People don’t know how many small factories there are in Boyle Heights, especially near the railroad tracks and in old buildings. Industrial bakeries, tortilla factories, sewing shops, furniture factories. All hidden, all employing Latinos, all in violation of OSHA.

My research: I go in person, take pictures of rapes, talk to workers (protect identities), check Cal/OSHA records. One bread factory in Soto had 23 violations!

Metro Gold Line and Accidents

Metro’s Gold Line crosses Boyle Heights. I see a lot of pedestrian accidents near the stations:

• Mariachi Plaza Station – cars do not stop for pedestrians
• Pico/Aliso Station – hazardous intersection
• Soto Station – lots of accidents crossing into the station

Also injured Metro construction workers. Metro hires cheap contractors who do not follow safety. I have won big cases against Metro and its contractors.

Real Boyle Heights Client Testimonials

“I was hit by a car as I was crossing Cesar Chavez Avenue near Mariachi Plaza. The driver had no insurance and I thought there was nothing I could do. Attorney Jerry Jacobson found ways to recover money that I didn’t even know existed. His team treated me like family.” – Elena S.

“I was working construction repairing the stairs on the bridge over Highway 5. I fell and was seriously injured. Jerry Jacobson not only helped me with my workers’ compensation, but also sued the construction company for not having adequate safety measures.” – Roberto H.

“My husband was killed in a terrible accident at the freeway interchange. I didn’t speak English and didn’t know what to do. Attorney Jacobson explained everything to me in Spanish and fought for my children and me. He helped us get justice and the money we needed to move forward.” – Maria G.

Looking for a lawyer who speaks Spanish?

Of course it is! I speak fluent Spanish, not from Google Translate. In my offices we all speak Spanish. My consultation, all communication, and your legal representation will be in Spanish. You will not need a translator – we speak directly.

“Can you help me even if I don’t have papers, I’m illegal?”

Your immigration status does NOT matter for your right to compensation:

• Completely confidential information
• I do not report anything to immigration
• Same rights regardless of status
• I have helped thousands of clients in similar situations
• Your recovery is my only concern

“What if the other driver who hit me doesn’t have auto insurance?”

Very common situation in Boyle Heights, and I have solutions:

• Your own policy may have uninsured coverage
• I can sue the negligent driver directly
• California has state funds for certain situations
• Every case is different – call 1-800-529-7910 for specific options.

“What if I got hurt working for cash?”

Many in Boyle Heights work “under the table” – cash, no papers, no records. Employers believe this protects them. ARE WRONG.

Real Case: A construction worker at Breed Street, paid cash for 3 years, broke his leg. Contractor denied he worked there. Found weekly deposits of $600 from contractor, Facebook photos of worker on site, 4 witnesses. We won $750,000 plus penalties for no workers comp.

“If I was injured working in Boyle Heights how can Attorney Jerry prove that the employer of the company I work for knew of the danger that caused my injury?”

This is key for large cases. I am looking for:

• Previous complaints (workers always complain first)
• Text/WhatsApp messages about hazardous conditions.
• Reports to OSHA that were ignored
• Previous similar accidents
• Videos/photos of problems
• Testimonials from former employees

Real Case: A worker complained for weeks about a broken machine. Found 14 text messages to supervisor. When he was hurt, they said “unforeseen accident.” I showed the messages to the jury. 1.9 million.

“What makes attorney Jerry Jacobson unique to Boyle Heights?”

I’m not like those billboard lawyers on the freeway:

• I, Jerry, personally handle your case
• I come to Boyle Heights, I don’t make you go downtown.
• I speak real Spanish, I know the culture
• My cases average 3 times more than factory lawyers.
• 32+ years specifically defending this community

Hospitals and Medical Resources For Boyle Heights

My Specialized Doctors

I have doctors who come to Boyle Heights, speak Spanish, and don’t get paid until we win:

For emergencies:

• White Memorial Medical Center – Nearest one, on First Avenue
• LAC+USC Medical Center – 10 minutes, the best trauma center
• California Hospital Medical Center – 24/7 Services

Local Clinics:

• AltaMed at Cesar Chavez
• Romero Clinic
• Wellness Center in Whittier

Specific Areas That Jerry Serves

Inside Boyle Heights:

• Mariachi Plaza and surroundings
• César Chávez Avenue (formerly Brooklyn)
• First Street (First Street)
• Whittier Boulevard
• Soto Street
• Olympic Boulevard
• State Street
• Breed Street
• Evergreen Cemetery area
• Hollenbeck Park area

I also serve: East LA, Lincoln Heights, and El Sereno.

Why Boyle Heights Trusts Jerry

• History: 32 years representing Boyle Heights families. Some clients are second generation.
• Respect: I don’t see Boyle Heights as an easy case or a poor neighborhood. It is a community with history, culture, dignity.
• Results: Over $50 million recovered for Boyle Heights residents alone.
• Presence: You see me at King Taco, at Cesar Chavez stores, in the community.

Jerry Is Here To Help You – 24/7 Free Consultation

Don’t let the builders, or your boss on any job, or exploitative employers get away with it. If you were injured on the job you have rights. And I attorney Jerry am gringo but I speak Spanish and I serve you in Spanish. I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. My law firm has over 32 years helping Hispanics injured in auto accidents and work accidents in Southern California and I have recovered over $500 million dollars for injured Hispanics like you.

CALL JERRY DIRECT: 1-800-529-7910

I answer the phone in Spanish, not a call center.

Main Office

3580 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1600
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(Metro: Purple Line, Wilshire/Normandie) if you cannot come to our offices we will visit you at the hospital or at your home.

Meetings in Boyle Heights

We can also move to wherever you feel comfortable:

• King Taco in Cesar Chavez
• Starbucks on First
• White Memorial Medical Center
• Your home if you prefer

24/7 EMERGENCIES

Injured TODAY in Boyle Heights? Call immediately if involved:

• Highway interchange 5/101/60
• Pedestrian accident at major intersection
• Public transportation accident (Subway/MTA)
• Any serious injury requiring hospitalization

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Your Community, Your Advocate, Your Justice!

For over 32 years, I have walked these streets, met these families, and understood the unique struggles of Boyle Heights. When large corporations, insurance companies, or negligent drivers hurt our neighbors, I take it personally.

More than $500 million recovered for families like yours.
You are not alone in this fight.

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Jerry Jacobson, defending Boyle Heights since 1992. Active California license. This information is general, not specific legal advice. Each case is unique. But my commitment to Boyle Heights is real.

Jerry Jacobson – Your Neighbor, Your Lawyer, Your Advocate in Boyle Heights | We Speak Spanish | We Fight For Justice