In advance of the recent Independence Day holiday, we noted some of the particular dangers associated with the celebration and with summer gatherings in general, a post intended to help ensure happy holiday memories. Sadly, we’ve learned that fireworks malfunctions at two community events have left many with injuries and…
Trials are about resolving disputes and uncovering the truth. While the law of evidence does not sound like the most exciting part of court life, the rules of evidence allow the system to function. Understanding these rules, including the concept of spoliation, is crucial to our work as a Sacramento…
Much of the nation has undoubtedly heard of the limousine fire that took the lives of 5 individuals, injuring the remaining 4 others who were also passengers on this past Sunday. Just yesterday, our Brod Firm Injury Blog wrote on the basics of the incident, providing a brief narrative of…
Debates are raging across the country on the topic of gun control. We do not intend to take a political stand on these issues. However, our Sacramento wrongful death lawyer knows that accidental shootings are a very real danger. These accidents can claim lives or cause serious injury and our…
We often use these pages to encourage members of our Northern California community to drive safely. As an Oakland personal injury law firm, we speak with an understanding of what happens when drivers take risks behind the wheels. Sometimes, however, the voices that can speak the loudest about safety are…
According to the National Highway Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), 2,791 people lost their lives in fatal car accidents in California during 2011. While this is a slight increase from the year prior, there has general been a downward trend in fatal crashes in the state since 2007 when 3,995 people died…
It is hard to imagine the fear associated with a massive fire. When you add a crowded setting in to the smoke and flames, it becomes a moment of true panic. We’ve been thinking about those moments as we follow the unfolding story of the recent nightclub fire in Brazil.…
Most of the injured clients we work with as a Sacramento personal injury law firm were hurt in a car collision or other accidental event. Such cases are typically brought as claims for negligence, meaning the defendant failed to use the proper level of care or otherwise failed to act…
Once again, a local headline not only captured our attention but also pulled at the hearts of all the members of our Sacramento injury law firm. The Sacramento Bee’s story is accompanied by a picture of a young boy whose smile takes up half the frame. The boy is six…
Any accident that causes a serious injury or death is a tragedy. It is upsetting how an innocent victim can suffer severe consequences due to another driver’s negligence. Despite serving as a San Francisco accident law firm for many years, there are still some cases that shock our team with…