Medicine can improve, and save, lives. Medicine can also be dangerous. In recent years, the media has called attention to the recreational abuse of both prescription and over-the-counter medications. However, much less attention has been paid to another medication-related threat – the misuse of medication to sedate or restrain elderly…
Once again, a local headline not only captured our attention but also pulled at the hearts of all the members of our Sacramento injury law firm. The Sacramento Bee’s story is accompanied by a picture of a young boy whose smile takes up half the frame. The boy is six…
Along with the rest of the community, our San Francisco and Oakland accident law team has been watching the unfolding story of the oil tanker that collided with a Bay Bridge tower last week. The accident could have been much worse. No one was hurt but it could have led…
Modern medicine and an awareness of the public to important steps of living out a healthy lifestyle have helped life expectancy rates rise. As more and more people live well into old age, family members get a chance to enjoy their elderly relatives for a longer period of time. However,…
Justice always requires someone willing to seek it. In many cases, the first step towards justice is a witness or victim speaking up and reporting a wrong. All too often, as our Oakland elder abuse law firm knows from first-hand accounts, witnesses and victims are afraid to speak. Even the…
Even with years of experience behind the wheel, many drivers hold their breath when passing a big rig truck. The sheer size is frightening. Our San Francisco truck accident lawyer knows from experience that big rig crashes can have serious consequences for both the truck driver and fellow travelers. These…
A newborn baby is precious. Any parent will tell you that watching an infant grow with each day is nothing short of miraculous. An honest parent will also admit that caring for a newborn is hard work. There are countless products intended to help parents care for their babies. Unfortunately,…
We have recently focused a number of entries on this blog on the problem of elder abuse in California. This is not a new issue and it is not a new area of practice for our experienced Northern California elder abuse attorney. However, the problem is growing at a startling…
Any accident that causes a serious injury or death is a tragedy. It is upsetting how an innocent victim can suffer severe consequences due to another driver’s negligence. Despite serving as a San Francisco accident law firm for many years, there are still some cases that shock our team with…
I have seen many cyclists on the streets of San Francisco wearing cameras on their helmets (most likely the Gopro). Of course a helmet camera seems like a great piece of technology to record beautiful or interesting scenery, but I expect that one reason these cameras are appearing on city…