The area in and around San Francisco and the larger Bay Area is, quite obviously, full of places to boat, sail and enjoy the water. While the water in the ocean itself may be a little too cold for the liking of many would-be swimmers, there are also plenty of rivers,...
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Even a minor brain injury can have serious consequences
When a resident of the Bay Area thinks of a brain injury victim, they may have in mind someone who is either comatose or who is in permanent need of medical care and may not even be able to meet their basic needs. This is also certainly true in the case of the most...
Who is on the other end of a driver’s texts?
Especially in the wake of a lot of bad press and stepped-up enforcement efforts targeting distracted driving, a resident of the Bay Area might wonder what exactly is so important that people are willing to keep texting and driving. After all, California drivers should...
Knowing your rights: Liability in your home
When you have neighbors, one thing that's important to understand is when they or you can become liable for damage and injuries to the other person's property or to the people themselves. For instance, you probably know that you have a right to put up a fence, but...
Federal rest rules limit aim to prevent fatigued truckers
Truck driver fatigue is a serious safety hazard for drivers traveling on the highways and other roads in Alameda and the greater Bay Area. A driver who is too tired to operate a large truck safely can easily cause a truck accident, as his or her mind will tend to...
Reckless drivers warned to skip latest social media fad
With more than 37,000 deaths on the country's roads and highways every year, our Alameda readers might think that safe driving practices would be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, just the opposite seems to be true: as distractions proliferate, some seem to be forgetting...
Emotional trauma and premises liability claims
We often write here on our Alameda personal injury law blog about the types of injuries and losses for which victims can seek compensation. All manner of outward physical injuries, brain injuries and the loss of a loved one's life may be included in a legal action....
Dog bite victim required surgery, rabies shots
Sometimes, owners allow their dogs to run free in Alameda neighborhoods. Other times, dogs may get free on their own and roam loose. Whatever the case, when these animals cause injury, a premises liability lawsuit can hold their owner accountable. A recent example...
Who is at fault for an injury on another party’s property?
If you're walking down the street and trip because of an open manhole, who's to blame? What about if you fall because of slick steps at a waterpark? If you slip on a wet floor at a restaurant, can you do anything about it? These are common questions people have, and...
State official injured in accident with drunk driver
Accidents happen every day in Alameda in in the surrounding communities. Particularly when a driver is drunk or otherwise intoxicated, anyone else sharing the road could become the next victim. Just recently, Betty Yee - the State Controller of California - and her...