call toll-free (925) 835-7500
Free Case Evaluation

Blog Posts in April, 2010

Oakland's Most Dangerous Intersections For Pedestrians & Bikes (updated 5-4-2010)

Image via Wikipedia The group Walk Oakland Bike Oakland has put together a fantastic interactive map showing the most dangerous intersections in Oakland for pedestrians and bikes. A few things stand ...
Continue reading "Oakland's Most Dangerous Intersections For Pedestrians & Bikes (updated 5-4-2010)" »

What Should I Do After A Car Accident?

Image via Wikipedia If you have been in a car accident, there are a few things you should do right away. Seek medical attention. Pain and soreness often do not show up until the next day, or even the ...
Continue reading "What Should I Do After A Car Accident?" »

Recovering From Permanent Scars, Permanent Scarring

Image by johey24 via Flickr I recently wrote a post about dog bites, and also one on measuring damages. With dog bites in particular, scarring can be an issue. But it can also be an issue in ...
Continue reading "Recovering From Permanent Scars, Permanent Scarring" »

Alameda County Car Accidents By City

The California Highway Patrol has put together the statistics for state-wide auto accidents for calendar year 2008. What follows is my breakdown of information for Alameda County. A few highlights: 88 ...
Continue reading "Alameda County Car Accidents By City" »

San Francisco - Cab Runs Red Light - April 19, 2010

A taxi cab ran a red light at the intersection of Powell & Pine streets in San Francisco today, according to SFGate. The accident caused a chain reaction that sent five people to the hospital. Two ...
Continue reading "San Francisco - Cab Runs Red Light - April 19, 2010" »

How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?

Putting a value on a case is part science and part art. The basic idea is to get you everything you lost as a result of a car accident. In theory this is very simple, but it can often become complex. ...
Continue reading "How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?" »

Should I Hire An Attorney For A Car Accident?

People often ask me whether they need a personal injury attorney to help them with a car or truck accident. In some cases it looks like the other insurance company is going to play fair and pay you ...
Continue reading "Should I Hire An Attorney For A Car Accident?" »

No On Prop. 17 - Mercury Insurance Alleged To Have Committed Violations and Discrimination

It is no secret among plaintiff's personal injury lawyers that Mercury is difficult to deal with. My opinion is that Mercury has decided to invest a lot of money in politics and advertising than ...
Continue reading "No On Prop. 17 - Mercury Insurance Alleged To Have Committed Violations and Discrimination" »

San Mateo Bridge Truck Accident - April 9, 2010 - "Major" Injuries

A two-truck accident occurred this morning on the the San Mateo bridge, around 7:25. From my house I could see the backup. I have now learned that the driver of one of the trucks was badly hurt and ...
Continue reading "San Mateo Bridge Truck Accident - April 9, 2010 - "Major" Injuries" »

Richmond Drunk Driver Kills Motorcyclist On His Way Home From Church

A drunk driver - driving on a suspended license and without insurance - struck and killed a motorcyclist who was on his way home from church yesterday in Richmond. The driver was arrested at his home ...
Continue reading "Richmond Drunk Driver Kills Motorcyclist On His Way Home From Church" »

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Caltrain - April 2, 1010

A man was killed this morning while crossing Caltrain tracks in San Bruno. The event happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. The decedent has not been identified and few details have been released. The ...
Continue reading "Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Caltrain - April 2, 1010" »

Are Dog Bites Covered By Homeowners' Insurance?

Dog attacks can leave horrific scarring (both physical and mental), can mean missed work, massive medical bills, and in some cases, death. If you are attacked by a dog, what can you do? This is not ...
Continue reading "Are Dog Bites Covered By Homeowners' Insurance?" »

Do I Need A Lawyer To Help With A Personal Injury Car Accident?

As a personal injury attorney, people often ask me whether they "need" an attorney to help with their personal injury case. I always tell them the same thing: It is not a question of whether ...
Continue reading "Do I Need A Lawyer To Help With A Personal Injury Car Accident?" »