We work in order to pay our bills and provide the best possible life to our families. In some cases, work is physical and can be dangerous if proper precautions are not followed by both the employee and the employer. Workplace deaths can leave a family wondering what how they…
Our Oakland injury law firm knows that Bay Area car accidents are all too frequent. In cases involving the death of a family member, our role often goes beyond just serving as legal advisors to include helping a family confront the grieving process. We recognize that no amount of compensation…
At The Brod Firm, we strive to help every client recover. Our San Francisco plaintiff’s law firm takes cases we believe in and our team works hard to get our clients the full amount of damages available under California law. We also believe in helping clients navigate the legal system…
There are few things as disturbing as the abuse of a child. Our Oakland sexual abuse lawyer understands that when sexual abuse occurs in a school setting, it is also a violation of our community’s trust. Early this year, we shared the story of Michael Merrick, a middle school teacher…
One of the stories dominating the headlines in recent weeks is the outbreak of fungal meningitis stemming from contaminated medications. As a San Francisco dangerous drugs law firm, we strongly believe that Americans should be able to trust the medicine they receive, whether purchased from a pharmacist, bought over the…
Drivers at fault in an accident in the state of California may derive slight relief from the knowledge that juries award damages based on comparative negligence. Therefore, if a jury assigns liability to both the driver and the city where the accident happened for Dangerous Condition of Public Property, the…
More and more Americans are looking to avoid too many processed chemicals and purchase more natural food products. While some people inspect every ingredient list, many rely on claims on the face of the product. Food labeling is a complex mix of marketing and truth, making it inevitable that consumers…
With his extensive experience as an Oakland personal injury lawyer, Greg Brod understands that car accidents leave victims with both physical and emotional scars. The mental suffering is compounded when the driver responsible for the crash fails to take responsibility for his or her actions. Hit-and-run accidents leave the victim…
There is another insurance scam in California. According to recent news reports, a former sales associate with the American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) was arrested this week on mail fraud charges over scamming $4 million in disability benefits from AFLAC by creating a fictitious employer. Patricia Diane Smith Sledge…
School zone speed limits exist for a reason. Drivers often neglect to obey school zone rules, putting children and safety personnel at risk. Our Oakland personal injury law firm believes that civil injury suits serve to compensate victims and that they also serve as a preventative measure, providing an additional…