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…
While the deadly commuter train derailment in New York City on Sunday grabbed the attention of much of the nation, another story regarding trouble on train tracks occurred Wednesday morning here in the Bay Area when the emergency brakes on a BART train locked up and choked its cars with…
2013 has felt like the year of transportation tragedies. Along with the rest of the world, our team has watched with heavy hearts as major accidents have occurred involving trains, planes, boats, and automobiles with transit accidents across the globe and in our own backyard. Sadly, the holiday weekend saw…
The images are startling and frightening. Even though the accident happened more than 3,500 miles away, our thoughts immediately went out to the injured victims and the families of those who died in a terrifying train accident in Northwest Spain. Our San Francisco train accident law firm also considered how…
For many, public transportation is a vital part of daily life. The San Francisco Municipal Railway (“Muni”) includes a range of transit options such as light rail, buses, and trolleys that transport users throughout the city and also connect to other services providing transportation throughout the Bay Area. As members…
For some, the thought of train travel conjures up memories of a simpler time and a bygone era of gentlemen in smoking jackets and women in hats. For others, trains remain a part of everyday life and the hustle and bustle of a subway or commuter line. While the latter…
It’s a recommendation we’ve made and one you see in almost any discussion about drunk driving prevention – Call a cab. In addition to traditional taxi companies, limousine services can be a great option for a night of group celebration. Sadly, despite planning ahead for a night out, a group…
When people think of San Francisco, one of the first images that comes to mind is of our iconic cable cars. They are at once a tourist attraction and an important part of the local mass transportation system. Our San Francisco accident lawyer is committed to the victims in our…
As your Oakland accident law firm, we know that automobile collisions are not the only form of transportation accidents. While they are less common, train accidents can impact a large number of people at once and can create huge snarls in the transportation system. In an odd coincidence, two train…
Our San Francisco accident attorney knows that transportation safety is not limited to cars, trucks, and SUVs. This week, a story in the San Francisco Chronicle served as a tragic reminder that San Francisco train accidents can also be fatal. An individual in a wheelchair fell onto the rail tracks…