Nearly three years have passed since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, but the oil spill still looms large for the people and businesses impacted by its massive scope. As your San Francisco/Oakland oil spill law firm, we are closely following the on-going legal disputes stemming from the accident. Monitoring the…
Along with the rest of the community, our San Francisco and Oakland accident law team has been watching the unfolding story of the oil tanker that collided with a Bay Bridge tower last week. The accident could have been much worse. No one was hurt but it could have led…
Representing clients injured in San Francisco workplace disasters means following news from across the nation and even around the globe. Although New Zealand is on the other side of the world, the investigation into a mine explosion that occurred there two years ago can hold lessons for the coal mining…
Staying informed about national issues helps ensure that The Brod Law Firm team provides top-quality services as your San Francisco law firm. One of our focal areas is protecting Northern Californians harmed by Pacific Coast oil spills or by other oil and gas industry accidents. We represent individuals and also…
At The Brod Law Firm, we continue to field calls related to the August 6 fire at the Chevron refinery. Our team is ready and able to help those who have suffered ill health as a result of chemical exposure in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Industry Oversight As noted…
At The Brod Law Firm, we continue to speak with victims of the Richmond refinery fire on August 6, 2012. We are able to help those who have already contacted Chevron only to find they were offered a grossly inadequate amount of compensation as well as those who have not…
Chevron is accepting claims for people who have been injured as a result of the fire at its Richmond, California facility on August 6, 2012. According to Chevron, victims will be compensated for “out-of-pocket medical expenses related to the fire” Furthermore, Chevron is requiring victims to have received initial medical…
Last week’s Richmond refinery accident brought to the forefront the often complex relationship that can exist between a large industrial corporation and the community surrounding it. As a law firm dedicated to serving the citizens of Northern California, we know that companies like Chevron are vital to our area’s economy.…
Earlier this week, we told you about a gas line break in San Bruno, an accident that shook a community that is all too familiar with the possible dangers associated with the oil and gas industries. The city of Richmond also knows that the energy industry, while vital to fueling…
On September 9, 2010, an explosion rocked San Bruno’s Crestmoor neighborhood. The tragedy led to eight deaths and destroyed thirty-eight homes, with firefighters battling the resulting blaze until late the following morning. In previous blog posts, our San Francisco explosion law firm has discussed the accident and the investigation that…