You can almost feel the excitement in the air as the kids begin counting down the hours until the can step into their costumes and out to the street for a night of trick-or-treating and the candy buzz to follow. Parents are looking forward to pulling out their cameras to…
We work in order to pay our bills and provide the best possible life to our families. In some cases, work is physical and can be dangerous if proper precautions are not followed by both the employee and the employer. Workplace deaths can leave a family wondering what how they…
Many Americans will not hesitate to say their pets are part of their family, even comparing them to children. They might be offended to learn that under California law pets are considered personal property, akin to a family heirloom or an author’s manuscript. California Penal Code Section 491 states, “Dogs…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on August 21, 2012 that it has opened to the public its docket relating to a September, 2011 incident in which the “Galloping Ghost” aircraft crashed into spectators at the Reno National Championship Air Races. The crash killed 11 people and seriously injured…
Although you might not know it from the many reports of drunk driving in the news (such as the tragic story of 19 year old Eduardo Perez who recently died after being hit by a drunk driver), most people know the risks of driving under the influence of…
The Fourth of July is an activity packed holiday, from the typical summer barbeque to the after dark fireworks display. Of course, the temptation is too great for many celebrators and many neighbors hear the blast of small scale fireworks off and on all week. Fireworks have the aura of…
The deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion in September of 2010 drew attention to PG&E’s policies and procedures for monitoring its infrastructure and implementing strategies to protect public safety. The National Transportation Safety Board formed an Independent Review Panel to investigate the San Bruno blast, which found the pipeline that exploded…
Delaware bankruptcy judge, Kevin Gross, approved an agreement between the family of Bryan Stow and the L.A. Dodgers on March 19, 2012. The agreement provides that Bryan Stow’s family will be able to continue their suit against the Dodgers for negligence once the club completes its bankruptcy proceedings and is…
Slips and falls are by nature unexpected- but the causes are often predictable. Some of the more common reasons for falls include pitfalls, slippery surfaces, obstructions of walkway areas, and stairs. Stairs are one of the most common culprits because they have multiple surfaces on which to slip and stepping…
Bicycling is a terrific commuting option. It is environmentally friendly, cost-conscious, and provides a terrific fitness benefit. Our San Francisco bicycle accident attorney encourages more Californians to use cycling as a part of their regular commute. However, as a focused personal injury law firm for San Francisco and other Northern…