Americans are obsessed with all things Extra Large, from pizza to popcorn and from sodas to café mochas (with extra whip cream, of course). This, in turn, leads to another American obsession: Weight Loss. While some turn to the time-tested method of diet and exercise, others look for a shortcut…
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Law 101: The Hearsay Rule
This post is part of a new series that we’ll be sharing occasionally. Instead of focusing on a subject specifically tied to personal injury law, this series will deal with more general legal topics including legal process and courtroom rules. We believe these posts will help people understand the legal…
When Bicyclists Crash into Pedestrians: Examining the Recent San Francisco Tragedy
Four-percent of the Bay Area population uses a bike to commute to and from work-a statistic that is unmatched anywhere else in the country. The large population of bicyclists and motor vehicles results in a great deal of tension that complicates the interpretation of bicycle and motor-vehicle accidents. In March…
California Toxic Tort Attorney on the Continuing Cleanup Stemming from the 1959 Santa Susana Nuclear Site Accident
As a society, we are becoming more aware of the health risks associated with exposure to chemicals and radiation. This awareness translates into a range of duties, including the duty of companies to limit current/future exposure of employees and the public at large to potentially dangerous substances. Additionally, entities often…
Examining Statistics After 24 Year Old Woman Killed in San Francisco Bicycle Crash
As a member and supporter of the San Francisco and Marin County Bicycle Coalitions, Attorney Greg Brod knows the countless benefits of bicycling, including the extensive health benefits to the rider and the environmental benefits that help keep all of us healthier. As a San Francisco bicycle accident attorney, Greg…
Party Bus Accidents and California Law
From bachelor and bachelorette parties to trips to the ballpark, party buses have become increasingly popular. In many cases, the buses are converted vans that have been outfitted with sound systems, elaborate lighting, and upgraded seating. Some party buses even include extras like smoke machines, dance floors, and stripper poles.…
Our Commitment to Legal Ethics – Adhering to the Ethical Standards of Our Profession and Protecting the Victims of Attorney Malpractice in California
It starts in law school and continues at backyard barbeques and fancy cocktail parties. No one hears (or, truth be told, tells) as many lawyer jokes as lawyers, especially those in the personal injury arena. Our legal team has a sense of humor and appreciates a good joke, even at…
Fatal Personal Watercraft Collision in Contra Costa County Points to Dangers of Recreational Boating
We in the San Francisco Bay Area are blessed to live in a spectacularly beautiful juncture between land and water, and during the summer months the region’s waterscape proves a particularly alluring setting for recreational activities such as boating. But while boats and personal watercraft are vessels that can provide…
One Year Later: California Oil & Gas Attorney on the Response to the 2012 Chevron Refinery Fire
From single-vehicle car crashes to major industrial accidents, we believe in learning from tragedy. This is a value we share with the victims who come to us for help after their lives have been shaken by injury or loss. Preventing future incidents is one of the goals of injury litigation,…
Multiple Defendants Sued in Asiana Airplane Accident
The Asiana airplane accident that occurred in early July of this year has been the subject of much press this week as more claims are filed against defendants allegedly responsible for the tragic crash. The crash occurred on a San Francisco landing strip on July 6, a clear day by…