On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 28, 2018 | Premises Liability
As we discussed recently here on our Alameda personal injury law blog, suffering an injury by slipping and falling can cause serious consequences for which a negligent property owner can be held responsible. But a slippery floor or other surface is just one type of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 22, 2018 | Premises Liability
Walmart is no stranger to headlines about customer safety issues in its stores. From Black Friday crowds trampling victims to dangerous individuals wielding weapons in the aisles, the retail giant has made the news for a number of deeply concerning episodes. Yet...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 22, 2018 | Car Accidents
Auto technology ranges from fairly simple lane assist mechanisms to the more advanced, fully autonomous vehicles of tomorrow. Many of these forms of tech are optional. Not only can driver choose if he or she wants to purchase a vehicle with these advances, but even...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 21, 2018 | Blog
Big rigs, semitrucks and box trucks are dangerous when they get into crashes because of their sheer weight and size. Moreover, since they’re slower moving and poorly maneuvering, they are more at risk of getting into accidents than other types of vehicles....
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 20, 2018 | Car Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is tasked with many things, including the prevention of commercial motor vehicle related fatalities and injuries. The agency meets this objective in a number of ways, including the implementation of rigorous...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 14, 2018 | Car Accidents, Wrongful Death
A recent study analyzed the impact of marijuana use on fatal accidents. Researchers reviewed car accident data with a focus on one specific day: April 20th. The significance of the day resides within the celebration of a counterculture holiday known as the “High...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 14, 2018 | Brain Injury
Sometimes, an injury suffered in an accident heals, and the victim makes a full recovery. Other times, the injury is something that the victim must adjust to for the rest of their life. In the case of a brain injury, the injury itself can lead to serious conditions...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 12, 2018 | Construction Accident
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently published a call to the construction industry to join their ongoing campaign: 2018 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. What is this campaign? The campaign is an...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 7, 2018 | Car Accidents
Technological innovations have made it easier to figure out everything from where to get dinner to the best investment options for retirement funds. One controversial area that is currently under development involves the production of a product referred to as the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC | Feb 7, 2018 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident is something no Alameda family should ever have to endure. Sadly, far too many people face this reality on a daily basis. A wrongful death lawsuit can help a grieving family protect their financial interests by compensating...
