San Francisco is widely acclaimed for having one of the best mass transit systems of any city in the United States. BART and MUNI networks provide thousands of people with reliable transportation every day.
While BART delivers commuters into and out of the city, it is the San Francisco Municipal Railway System (MUNI) that operates a fleet of light rail, buses, trolleys and streetcars that serve 200 million passengers annually in the city.
With those kinds of ridership numbers, accidents are bound to happen. When an accident occurs, there is a possibility that you may be compensated for your injuries,…
Motorcycle accidents share many characteristics with car accidents, but there are some notable differences.
Just like with a car accident, proving negligence on the part of the other driver is the key to winning a suit. However, in a motorcycle accident lawsuit, the attorney and the courts will also need to consider the added risks of riding a motorcycle. These risks include:
Less stability on a motorcycle than in a car.
Increased vulnerability to road hazards ranging from poor drivers, road debris, construction zone risks and so forth.
Much less protection between the motorcycle rider and the road than car…
When a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, there is the possibility that a lawsuit can be brought to seek compensation for those injuries. It is important to understand that when seeking damages on behalf of a child, there are some significant differences.
The leading cause of injuries to a child is auto accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle collisions. There has also been a dramatic upswing in accidents involving the use of electronic devices. As you might guess, under these circumstances, children are not mature enough to know how to look out for their own interests.
There are…
If you need to hire a personal injury attorney, here are four things to focus on to help you make this important decision.
Success rate – Not only should you be concerned about a personal injury lawyer’s experience; you should focus on their success rate as well. And it’s not enough to just win a case; you’ll also want to know about the amount of settlement compensation, making sure you retain a lawyer who is skilled in getting you as much financial compensation as possible.
Reputation – A lawyer who is well-known in the legal community, and who has a…
If you sustain an injury at work, there are several things you must do to protect yourself and preserve your rights. In general, workers’ compensation will provide you with the medical benefits you need to recover from your injury as well as partially replace some of the wages that you may lose while you recover.
If the injury was due to negligence by your employer or a third party, you will need to retain an attorney to help you seek pain, suffering, and punitive damages.
If you are injured at work, take these steps:
If you are in need of…
