An 82-year-old elderly woman was assaulted by an angry dad who thought she was scolding his child, the San Francisco Gate is reporting. According to this news source, the woman was a visitor at the Golden Gate Park when she observed a child harassing a goose and asked the young…
The Fourth of July is an activity packed holiday, from the typical summer barbeque to the after dark fireworks display. Of course, the temptation is too great for many celebrators and many neighbors hear the blast of small scale fireworks off and on all week. Fireworks have the aura of…
This blog has followed the Affordable Care Act debate, nicknamed “Obamacare,” as the law has ramifications on many different health insurance issues affecting local consumers. Our San Francisco insurance attorneys (know that whether you are happy with the Court’s ruling or not, this decision (see the decision here) will have…
Working with family members in the aftermath of tragedy, our Sacramento wrongful death law firm knows the emotional turmoil that follows an unexpected and untimely loss. While we can help families recover damages in civil court, money that can be essential to paying final expenses and other financial repercussions, we…
As your Oakland injury law firm, we hope that this blog helps injured Californians know that they have rights after an accident and that we are here to help them navigate the complex process of obtaining compensation when someone else’s actions cause them harm. We also hope that this blog…
Environmental accidents can occur in moments but often take years to resolve. An article published in this weekend’s Oakland Tribune, by a reporter for the Contra Costa Times, details the dispute that started with a sewage malfunction in 2008 and continues with a lawsuit filed this month in Contra Costa…
I recently read an inquiry to Consumer Reports about whether or not uninsured motorist coverage protection was worth purchasing, as an additional provision in a driver’s insurance policy. In many ways, uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”) and underinsured motorist coverage (“UIM”), can be equally as important, if not more important than…
From an early age, we teach our children that they should contact the police in the event of an emergency. As a law firm for injured victims in Oakland and throughout Northern California, The Brod Law Firm team knows that a strong law enforcement regime can save lives. As taxpayers,…
Like the rest of the country, our San Francisco insurance lawyers are eagerly waiting for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act (the so-called “Obamacare”), which should be handed down soon. Since the oral arguments earlier this year, this has been a huge national issue (see our previous…
Sometimes safety decisions are much more complicated than they appear at first glance. In theory, everyone would be in favor of the use of flame retardant materials. Home fires can be devastating financially and we hear all too often of lives lost in residential fires. However, some of the materials…