At one point, perhaps in our earliest years on our own, most of us lived someplace “less than perfect.” It may have had virtually non-existent water pressure, windows that didn’t open, or lingering odors from a prior tenant’s incontinent cats. There is, however, a level of living conditions that no…
There are few things more terrifying to a parent than the loss of a child. Perhaps one of those “few things” is a preventable loss, a loss that should never have happened. Even when it was someone other than the parent who made the deadly error, the parent is left…
Collisions between motor vehicles and pedestrians are often unnerving enough on their own, but when the pedestrian is injured by a hit-and-run motorist, the incident suddenly becomes much more disturbing – and criminal – in nature. San Francisco pedestrian accident attorney Gregory J. Brod would point out that, unfortunately for…
As a San Francisco accident law firm, we know that there are many reasons for accidents. We find it particularly upsetting when the accident is caused by a known threat such as a brake problem a repair shop failed to address. This can be made even worse when the accident…
Utility poles — their name alone points to their usefulness. From carrying electrical wires and communications cables to serving as home to street lights, traffic signals, trolley wires, and more, they are an essential part of the modern landscape. Despite their “utility,” the poles can prove dangerous. Utility pole accidents…
The best accident is the one that never happens. When an accident does occur, minimizing injuries and preventing deaths is critical. Our firm has vast experience in plaintiff-side injury litigation, including Northern California child injury lawsuits. While we vigorously represent the wrongfully injured, we favor prevention over litigation — a…
The post-holiday period is usually associated with exchanges of merchandise, white sales and an anticipation of the Super Bowl. Not too many people expect that the first few weeks of January should be preoccupied by a concern that one’s personal information has been compromised by a security breach, but that’s…
When there is a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, the encounter is almost always a no-contest situation – the pedestrian usually emerges as the decided loser from the collision. Unfortunately, San Francisco pedestrians were on the wrong and fatal end of an encounter with a motor vehicle…
As the Baby Boomers grow older, it is becoming more and more important to have options in senior care. The needs of California’s seniors vary greatly, from those who may just need a little extra help around the home to those who are ill and need round-the-clock care. Assisted living…
Crashes have many causes, a fact our San Francisco car crash lawyer knows from experience. In some cases, something that is otherwise gentle and innocent can lead to a terrible accident – a truth typified by deer crashes. Deer-Vehicle Accident Statistics An October 2012 report by the Insurance Journal notes…