It has been a week filled with difficult news. Our hearts go out to those injured in the Boston Marathon bombing and to the families of those killed in the attack. A day later, on Tuesday, a frightening story of envelopes potentially containing a dangerous poison followed. The week was…
Last week our San Francisco based attorney wrote on a tragic accident in San Francisco when a biker collided with a 71-year-old man in the Castro district. While in that instance, the bicycle rider seems to be at fault in the accident, collisions involving bicyclists are not always caused by…
There are some great landlords out there, but there are also some terrible ones. It is because of the latter that California law provides a number of specific protections for renters. This includes rights related to hazardous materials, rights that protect the health of California renters during their tenancy and…
Sometimes the outcome of a study leaves us thoroughly surprised. Other studies have results that seem like common sense. While a recent elder abuse study falls firmly in the latter category, it is still a study of great importance. First, our San Francisco elder abuse lawyer believes firmly that any…
When America met the car, it fell in love. Over the years, this love affair has turned into dependence. Americans rely on their cars more with each passing decade. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that the nation’s highways saw an estimated 2.8 trillion vehicle-miles during 2000, a nearly four-fold…
Bicycling through the streets of San Francisco is a great treat due to the city’s unique landscape and breathtaking views. For those who work in the city, bicycling provides a fast and efficient means of transportation in a small, but busy and dense city. Visitors have the opportunity to explore…
Debates are raging across the country on the topic of gun control. We do not intend to take a political stand on these issues. However, our Sacramento wrongful death lawyer knows that accidental shootings are a very real danger. These accidents can claim lives or cause serious injury and our…
To start, we’ll say that we believe the answer is “Yes.” The question is one posed in a recent article carried by Salon.com and The Crime Report – “Can elder abuse be stopped?” We believe the answer is yes, but we know this cannot occur without widespread efforts from law…
Bridges are impressive works of architecture and engineering, a fact we here in San Francisco know particularly well. Driving across a bridge is an exercise in trust. We rely on the architects who designed the bridge, the companies that supplied the parts, and the engineers who built the span. Our…
California has long led the nation in efforts to protect people from the health threat of second-hand smoke. An article published by The New York Times on the eve of 1998’s extension of the public smoking ban to refers to “the biggest assault yet on cigarette smoking in the United…