California has some of the toughest standards in the nation on the handling of hazardous waste, with the state’s “cradle to grave” tracking system in place to safeguard the public and the environment by documenting the status of hazardous waste shipped for disposal every year. And yet, Bay Area toxic…
Many of us have wondered about how we would act in an emergency. Would we step in as a Good Samaritan and attempt to rescue a stranger? One of many valid concerns for a would-be-rescuer is fear of suffering a severe injury themselves. It is an issue many are pondering…
Like many of you, our team members spent the past weekend finalizing plans for Thanksgiving. For some, that means making final grocery lists; for others, it means confirming travel plans. We are looking forward to a day of family, friends, food, and football. We also appreciate the opportunity to reflect…
Victims of automobile accidents in which the other party was driving under the influence of alcohol can breath a sigh of relief after the California Supreme Court handed down a key decision Thursday affirming the validity of Breathalyzers. The court’s decision will mean that blood-alcohol concentrations of 0.08 or greater…
It was less than a month ago that we first reported on the disturbing events at Valley Springs Manor, the Castro Valley elder care home that “closed” with more than a dozen residents still inside. As we noted in conjunction with that story, elder abuse is becoming increasingly widespread with…
When it comes to investigations concerning alleged wrongdoing on the part of a government official or other government employee, it is not surprising that the person suspected of committing a tort might have more sympathy from his or her colleagues than the general public. But it is when that sympathy…
Driving under the influence puts your life, the lives of your passengers, and the lives of others on the road at risk. This is a truth we all know. As an Oakland drunk driving accident law firm, we are dismayed by how many individuals continue to drive drunk despite knowing…
While there are general themes and principles that run throughout injury law, ultimately each case is unique. Few cases illustrate this truth as well as the collision in June where a firefighter is accused of driving a ladder truck while intoxicated, hitting and seriously injuring a motorcycle rider, and then…
The controversial energy extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, will take an important step toward greater transparency and oversight, if regulations proposed in Sacramento on Friday are enacted. However, Bay Area toxic tort attorney Gregory J. Brod remains concerned that California residents in or proximate to the drilling…
Propane gas has a wide range of consumer uses including heating a home, providing hot water, or firing up a grill. Its flammability is essential to its value, but it is also makes it extremely dangerous. Propane explosions are a continuing threat and can lead to severe injury or even…