The Court of Appeals of California recently released a key decision in Phillips v. Sprint that will significantly impact the field of California class actions. A copy of the decision can be found at the California court system’s website (specifically http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A134371.DOC). This decision will be of particular interest to our…
As a San Francisco elder abuse attorney, Greg Brod knows that mistreatment of older Americans comes in many forms. In addition to representing victims of physical elder abuse, his team also represents clients in an even-less discussed arena – financial abuse of seniors. Financial fraud against seniors is a growing…
When insurance companies commit fraud, their customers suffer. Though the customers have done nothing wrong, but they are hurt by the company’s bad acts and often are cheated out of getting the insurance protection and coverage they diligently paid for over the years. The news was about an insurance company,…
Our San Francisco fire injury law firm knows that home fires are a very real danger that can cause death or serious injury. A harsh reminder of this threat came to the Ingleside Heights neighborhood this week when a fire claimed the life of sixty-one year old Deane Wernet on…
All car accidents are frightening, but rollover accidents are particularly terrifying to contemplate. Our San Francisco accident law firm hears victims describe the fear inherent in any car crash. Rollovers epitomize the lack of control inherent in any accident and can leave victims seriously injured or lead to a loss…
Things are happening involving insurance regulations nationwide, and our San Francisco insurance attorneys are watching the latest developments. This week the Wall Street Journal reported that California Insurance Commissioner,Dave Jones, has told other state regulators that he will not vote for proposed changes to life insurance regulations. The changes involve…
Now that the winter season is here and the holiday season is in full swing, many find themselves staying home to stay warm from the cold outside or perhaps visiting the homes of family and friends. More often than not, activities in this time of year are mainly focused indoors.…
We take medications to protect our health and cure diseases. In doing so, we trust in our government regulation and in the manufacturers themselves to ensure that the benefits of the drugs outweigh potential adverse effects. At The Brod Law Firm, we know that medication errors and dangerous drugs are…
With a series of major rainstorms targeting our region, our Sacramento accident law firm wants to remind our clients and others in our region that rainy weather poses significant and very real dangers for motorists. Reporting in the midst of the storms, The Sacramento Bee cited numerous problems on Wednesday,…
Pedestrian accidents are all too common, a reality brought to the attention of our community and our San Francisco personal injury law firm by a recent tragedy in San Mateo. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a hit-and-run claimed the life of sixty-seven year old Reynaldo Aguinga over the weekend.…