Our San Francisco and Oakland elder abuse law firm has been working for years to raise public awareness of the problem of elder abuse. We are proud of this work and believe it is essential to preventing and addressing the mistreatment of our seniors, but we know our voice is…
Drivers often avoid driving alongside big rig trucks on freeways. Big rigs are also known as “18-wheelers”, semi-trailers, and tractor trailers. They are essentially large trucks usually used to deliver large loads of products throughout the United States. These big trucks obstruct the view of drivers directly behind them, make…
In recent years, the term “distracted driving” has worked its way into our conversations about driving safety. We believe this is a good thing. In the minds of the team at our Sacramento injury law firm, the more attention paid to safety, the better. We are glad people are talking…
Despite the signs imploring people to “Share the Road” on streets and highways nationwide, cars and motorcycles often have a rather discourteous relationship. Riders will tell you that drivers don’t pay enough attention to their surroundings and only truly notice other drivers piloting cars, SUVs, and trucks. On the other…
Bedsores are one of the most common signs that an individual with limited mobility is suffering from neglect. While patients may develop bedsores despite a high level of care, they can also be a warning sign that something is amiss. Such warning signs are especially important when the patient is…
Sometimes the statistics aren’t enough. Sometimes it takes a story, one with very real tears, to make people pay attention to a serious safety threat. While we still believe in sharing statistics, the team at our Oakland accident law firm hopes that sharing the story of four lives cut short…
At The Brod Firm, we are committed to advocating for the health and safety of Northern California nursing home residents. Our San Francisco nursing home lawyer believes that a vital component of nursing home safety is having care plans in place for all residents and being prepared to respond to…
When people think of San Francisco, one of the first images that comes to mind is of our iconic cable cars. They are at once a tourist attraction and an important part of the local mass transportation system. Our San Francisco accident lawyer is committed to the victims in our…
In a previous post, this blog explained what “force-placed” insurance is and how insurance companies and banks use it to charge consumers high rates, usually for a car or a home. These imposed insurance policies are intended to protect the money-lender but often come with exorbitant rates much higher than…
We’ve all known them — The hard-to-navigate curves, the messy merges, the intersections that confuse even the locals. We almost come to expect to see the aftermath of an accident on these dangerous roads. Our San Francisco car accident lawyer often hears about these hazardous thoroughfares from accident victims who…