Our firm represents many cyclists who have been injured in San Francisco bicycle accidents. So, how can we still encourage commuting by bike? Because, other than bicycle accidents, bicycle commuters have been found to be exponentially healthier than other commuters, and more bicycle riding could help reduce our community’s health care costs substantially. A British study recently found that people who commute by bike are six times more likely to get their 150 minutes of recommended weekly exercise than those who don’t, according to Brunel University in London, England.
We all know that regular exercise is good for you.…
A 93 year old pedestrian died last Monday from injuries suffered after being struck by a cable car while he was walking in a crosswalk on Mason Street in San Francisco. According to the S.F.P.D., the cable car was traveling southbound when it struck the pedestrian, knocking him down and causing the serious injuries which led to his death.
The Powell-Mason cable car line was shut down while authorities cleared the scene to allow for normal service to resume.
An investigation by the Associated Press in 2013 found that in the past 10 years, San Francisco has averaged one cable…
There is a great feature on my partner Claude Wyle in the March issue of Plaintiff Magazine. It highlights Claude’s years of dedication to and compassion for our clients and his activity in the biking and cycling community. It’s an honor to come to work everyday with, and to have a lifelong friend like, Claude. Check out the feature to learn a little more about this exceptional attorney.…
If a person dies during the commission of a crime, is killed in an auto accident where
the other party is at fault, or dies as a result of medical malpractice, then the
possibility exists that a wrongful death claim may apply.
In any case, a wrongful death is traumatic because it generally revolves around an
unexpected event. When that unexpected event comes about as a result of
negligence or the wrongful act of another person, the basis for a suit exists, if the
negligence or wrongful act can be proven.
In those cases, an attorney will work with the…
A traumatic brain injury is defined as an alteration in brain function, or other
evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force. Brain injuries can have a
severe impact on the quality of life for the victim and for their family members as
well. In some instances, the traumatic brain injury may be caused by the negligence
of another person, requiring the retention of an attorney to represent a victim’s
interest in seeking compensation.
The number of traumatic brain injuries that take place in the United States each year
is staggering. More than 2.2 million people are treated and…
