One of the first and most important parts of working with a new client in our injury law firm is listening to the client’s story. We recognize that this can be difficult and that telling the story often means reliving some of the most terrifying moments in the individual’s life.…
We’ve all heard the message that drinking and driving don’t mix. Intense education campaigns have taught people that driving while drunk threatens the safety of the driver and everyone else who has the misfortune of travelling on the same road at the same time. However, while they know about the…
It’s a term that originated in California, a dubious distinction, and a concern on the minds of local commuters given the headaches and traffic jams caused by the BART strike. When news reports out of Los Angeles in the 1980s began to talk about “road rage,” drivers added a new…
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our nation and our freedom. It is a day filled with activity from parades to parties, barbeques to beaches, festivals to fireworks. Memories are made as families and communities gather. Ensuring the memories are happy means remembering the importance of keeping the holiday…
As a San Francisco personal injury law firm, our team spends a lot of time talking to car accident victims. We often hear people remark that they had no idea how much a car accident could change a person’s life until it happened to them. In particular, many say that…
Ask even a kindergartener and they can tell you – A green light means “Go” and a red light means “Stop.” It is a simple, straightforward rule and yet it is frequently violated. In some cases, drivers aren’t paying attention and simply don’t notice the change. In others, an impatient…
For over fifteen years, Attorney Greg Brod has served Northern California as a Sacramento injury lawyer. In that role, he has learned that dangerous road conditions play a major role in causing car accidents. Sometimes, road design or maintenance is the primary cause of a single or multi-vehicle accident. Other…
Several weeks ago, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all 50 states adopted a new blood-alcohol content (BAC) cutoff of 0.05. This is in comparison to the 0.08 standard that is used now. What the BAC tells, is the concentration level of alcohol in a person’s body. It is…
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. It is also an unofficial kick-off to the summer season, a moment marked by barbeques and trips to the beach. For many, these events involve alcohol. In our many years as…
For many, driving is simply a necessity, an in-between time at best and often a headache. For others, however, driving is a passion. These enthusiasts view a well-built engine as an object of beauty; there can never be enough power and speed. Most car lovers understand that power carries risk…