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…
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…
California likes to be at the forefront of things, including those in the technology realm. So it was no surprise last week that California became just the third state in the nation to approve of driverless vehicles, according to news reports. Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1298 on Tuesday, September…
After serving as a law firm for Oakland accident victims for many years, The Brod Law Firm understands that car accidents are often far more complicated than people initially assume. While negligent driving is a key factor in many collisions, dangerous intersections and other hazardous roadways can significantly increase the…
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…
At The Brod Law Firm, our Sacramento tenant’s rights lawyer is committed to ensuring that landlords and rental companies maintain their properties in livable conditions. There is often strength in numbers and sometimes a class action is a useful tool for protecting tenants. While every renter is entitled to a…
The fight against unfair insurance practices saw another success in California recently. Half Moon Bay, California, has found itself in the enviable position of being flush with cash after the city won a $10 million interim award in an ongoing case against the Insurance Company of the West. Retired California…
A story in the Oakland Tribune reiterates a fact our Northern California personal injury law firm knows all too well – reckless driving kills. We talk a lot about statistics and laws in this blog, but this article focuses on a very important point, that every accident impacts real individuals…
At The Brod Firm, our San Francisco injury lawyer dedicates time to staying up-to-date on the latest court rulings and legislative changes in order to fully represent each and every client. The interplay between law and technology is fascinating and ever-involving. Topics such as intellectual property theft and privacy evolve…
Few things are as important to our daily lives as food safety. We should not have to worry about falling ill because food companies or other organizations failed to adequately protect the safety of our food supply. Our San Francisco food safety law firm is committed to helping people made…