May 23, 2016
When a child accidentally drowns in a swimming pool, determining fault requires a detailed analysis of the facts. That determination must be made so that responsible parties can be held accountable. Wrongful death lawsuits achieve[…]
May 21, 2016
Accident victims usually understand that they are entitled to compensation for financial losses caused by another person’s carelessness. They reasonably expect their medical bills to be paid and their lost wages to be reimbursed. Financial[…]
May 17, 2016
Drivers who dial a cellphone when they should be concentrating on the road are a menace to other drivers and pedestrians. Even more dangerous are drivers who type texts or use their smartphones to surf[…]
May 10, 2016
We are sometimes asked whether an injury that occurs on the job can be pursued as a personal injury claim rather than through the worker’s compensation system. The answer is, “it depends.” In most cases,[…]
May 07, 2016
Dog bites, particularly when suffered by children, can produce life-shattering injuries. Dog bites rarely cause rabies, but they can lead to other painful infections and can produce such debilitating diseases as meningitis and endocarditis. In[…]
Apr 26, 2016
Every year, ordinary people in California are injured because common household items that they assume to be safe turn out to be dangerous. Fans overheat and start fires. Hairdryers deliver serious electrical shocks to their[…]
Apr 25, 2016
A wrongful death is any death that is caused without legal justification. Self-defense is an example of legal justification. California law allows certain family members of a wrongful death victim to sue for compensation. Wrongful[…]
Apr 21, 2016
When you hire a California personal injury lawyer, you have a right to expect that your law firm will work hard to achieve the best result. Sometimes that means teaming with experts. In many cases,[…]
Apr 19, 2016
The Bay Area’s 21st Bike to Work Day will be held on May 12, 2016. All nine Bay Area counties are expected to join the festivities with “energizer stations” that will provide refreshments, prizes, and[…]