
Jelena Tiemann
About Jelena Tiemann
Jelena Tiemann is a top-rated Sacramento personal injury attorney with over 20 years of experience representing injured victims throughout California. She has recovered more than $300 million in settlements and verdicts, including a record-breaking $65.75 million brain injury trucking accident settlement in 2023, one of the largest in California history. Known for her compassion and fierce advocacy, Jelena focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side personal injury law, handling complex cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, and slip-and-fall injuries. Born and raised in Serbia, she moved to the U.S. at 17 and earned her college and law degrees in Sacramento. She began her career as a prosecutor before transitioning to personal injury law to make a more direct impact on individuals and families recovering from serious accidents. Jelena is also actively involved in her community, supporting youth sports, the Crocker Art Museum, and animal rescue charities.
Notable case results
Trucking accident resulting in catastrophic brain injury (2023, one of the largest in California)
Car accident case
Trucking accident / brain injury
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

