As your Oakland car accident law firm, The Brod Law Firm knows that collisions are often the result of a number of complex factors. An important part of our practice is reconstructing crashes to determine what happened. Often, a negligent driver is the primary cause of a crash. However, many…
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What to Do About Earthquake Insurance
As this blog discussed in a previous post, most Californians do not have earthquake insurance, despite living in the so-called “Ring of Fire” where about 81 percent of the world’s biggest earthquakes occur. Our San Francisco insurance claim attorneys saw some interesting articles on earthquake insurance in recent weeks, and…
Richmond Refinery Leak Sparks Fire and Respiratory Concerns
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…
Is Bicycle Insurance Available in California for Accidents?
Bicycling is a great way to commute around town. It allows riders to get in some exercise and has the advantage of alleviating traffic and pollution. However, bicyclists share the road with motorized vehicles of all sizes and are subject to the same traffic rules. Bicyclists are also subject to…
Minor Pipeline Accident Brings Back Hard Memories of the 2012 San Bruno Explosion
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…
Lawsuit Over Auto Insurance Ballot
Our San Francisco insurance attorneys know everyone in the US is paying close attention to this year’s upcoming election. In California, aside from the presidential election, there are also several state issues to be decided in November. One of these is a ballot initiative dealing with automobile insurance, and we…
Safety and Legal Concerns in Northern California Amusement Parks
From a bounce house at backyard birthday party to a twisting and looping roller coaster at a theme park, amusement rides and equipment capture the attention of the young and the young at heart. Part of the fun is enjoying a thrill while trusting that you and your children are…
Passenger Cited for DUI in Geyserville, California
In a rare turn of events, a passenger was slapped with a ticket for driving under the influence on Friday. According to CBS local news, Brent Franco’s girlfriend was driving him home, but the situation became dangerous when the intoxicated Franco became aggressive and started making threats against her. Franco’s…
Legal Malpractice Lawyer Comments on Disbarment Case Against Walnut Creek Attorney
At The Brod Law Firm, we take our responsibility to our clients seriously. Clients should be able to trust that their legal counsel is trustworthy and will always operate in the client’s best interest. In addition to serving our clientele in an ethical manner, we help people who have been…
What are the Risks of Driving While Taking Prescription Drugs?
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…