I recently read an inquiry to Consumer Reports about whether or not uninsured motorist coverage protection was worth purchasing, as an additional provision in a driver’s insurance policy. In many ways, uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”) and underinsured motorist coverage (“UIM”), can be equally as important, if not more important than…
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation strives to save lives through research, education, and technology. With regards to technology, the NHTSA has been making leaps and bounds with vehicle to vehicle connectivity, or V2V, since it started researching the technology over a decade, SF…
After countless public awareness campaigns, it is difficult to imagine that anyone has escaped hearing the message that driving and texting do not mix. Surely this warning is a part of every driver’s education class across the country. It seems, however, that teens are not listening. This is a trend…
Chances are that you or someone you know was the victim of theft or involved in a car accident, but did not file a police report. Many find that waiting for the police to arrive and completing the report to be a cumbersome process and would rather heave a sigh…
As your Oakland personal injury law firm, our team is all too familiar with the tragedy that can result when someone chooses to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. Too many drunk driving accidents in Oakland and surrounding regions result in the tragic injury or lead to innocent lives…
Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember the men and women who gave their lives protecting our country and serving in the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The holiday dates back to the post-Civil War era when it was known as Declaration Day. The day has been celebrated…
On April 24 2012, the Senate passed S.1813, titled “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” or the “MAP-21” for short. The bill is now sitting in House of Representative for waiting for approval as H.R. 4348. The bill provides for general highway funding and also new motor…
Drunk driving accidents in Sacramento and throughout our Northern California communities remain all too frequent occurrences. Our Sacramento accident attorney sees the dangerous collisions that result from driving under the influence and urges residents to make safety a priority and refrain from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. According to…
At our San Francisco personal injury law firm, we hear many tragic stories. We represent those injured in San Francisco car accidents and the families of those killed in area collisions because we know that financial compensation can help victims move forward after a tragedy. Compensation in civil court is…
The weather can turn on a dime in the Bay Area. Last week, the cold, windy weather suddenly gave way to the sun, giving Bay Area residents an excuse for weekend getaways and barbeques Yet, an unfortunate aspect of the recently improved weather was a slew of auto accidents. Rainy…