There is no such thing as a simple automobile trip. Driving is a complex task, a truth we are constantly reminded of in our work as an Oakland car accident injury law firm. Drivers must focus on the mechanics of operating a vehicle while staying alert to the presence of…
Often the law is an effort to resolve two competing interests. For example, traffic laws balance personal freedoms with safety concerns and tax laws balance a need for government services with the reluctance to pay for shared services. We have previously mentioned the law of sovereign immunity, a balancing decision…
Earlier the week, we wrote about how evolving technology may lead to even more driver distraction. In this post, we take a more general look at the problem of distracted driving and the efforts to cut down on the number of distracted drivers on America’s roads. This is an issue…
Technology enhances our lives in many ways. In the automotive sector, new products are emerging constantly that make our travels safer and more enjoyable. However, technology and driving isn’t always a good mix and, while science leads us forward, it often feels like the law is struggling to catch up.…
It’s a classic image on television and movies, a person sitting alone at a bar, slumped over a beer. The bartender, white towel slung over one shoulder, removes the glass and says, “Gotta cut you off, buddy.” Alcohol sales are big business, but the profits can come with responsibility. In…
Many of us have wondered about how we would act in an emergency. Would we step in as a Good Samaritan and attempt to rescue a stranger? One of many valid concerns for a would-be-rescuer is fear of suffering a severe injury themselves. It is an issue many are pondering…
Like many of you, our team members spent the past weekend finalizing plans for Thanksgiving. For some, that means making final grocery lists; for others, it means confirming travel plans. We are looking forward to a day of family, friends, food, and football. We also appreciate the opportunity to reflect…
Driving under the influence puts your life, the lives of your passengers, and the lives of others on the road at risk. This is a truth we all know. As an Oakland drunk driving accident law firm, we are dismayed by how many individuals continue to drive drunk despite knowing…
While there are general themes and principles that run throughout injury law, ultimately each case is unique. Few cases illustrate this truth as well as the collision in June where a firefighter is accused of driving a ladder truck while intoxicated, hitting and seriously injuring a motorcycle rider, and then…
An AP report, carried by The San Francisco Chronicle and detailing two crashes that occurred on a New Hampshire highway on Tuesday caught the attention of the distracted driving accident team at our San Francisco injury law firm. Shortly after 5 A.M., a tractor trailer travelling on Interstate 89 in…