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As California residents may know, there is a reason why it is against the law to flee the scene of an accident. Hit-and-run car accidents can be devastating to a victim and the victim's family in that it can leave them struggling with financial damage as well as physical injuries. One 60-year-old...

Autonomous vehicles are gaining in popularity. Autonomous vehicle manufacturers state these vehicles are safe and reliable, less likely to get into an accident than those that are operated by human drivers. But what if something goes wrong? What if this technology malfunctions? A recent piece in ...

It is no surprise that new cars are generally safer than their older counterparts. These vehicles have various safety mechanisms that are designed to reduce the risk of a crash and increase the likelihood that a driver and passengers within the vehicle will not suffer serious injuries. A recent s...

Congress is currently considering a bill that would require trucks to have bars along the sides and front of the vehicle. These bars are designed to help reduce the risk of accidents. Aren't trucks already required to have these bars? In 1998 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NH...

Trampoline parks have gained popularity throughout the country, offering everything from open jump times and planned birthday parties to organized exercise classes. Although the bright colors and festive music appear to promise a great time to those who enter the front door, the participants gene...

In California, as in all other states, drunk drivers are a scourge on the highways. They pose a significant danger to other motorists by way of car accidents, serious injury and even highway deaths. Fortunately, over the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve 2017, a greater number of dru...

Getting into a crash with a large vehicle, like a commercial truck, puts you at risk of crushing injuries. These injuries result in many different symptoms and complications that you need to understand. Crushing injuries immediately cause bruising and bleeding, but they may also lead to compartme...

It is no surprise that drivers who operate a vehicle while distracted are more likely to get into in an accident than those who are attentive. But just how much more dangerous is this practice? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety provides guidance. What did the study find? The st...

The holidays are, for most Alameda families, a time to celebrate together. The loss of a loved one at this time of the year can be a particularly devastating blow, especially when it occurs as the result of another individual's negligence and could otherwise have been avoided entirely. For exampl...

A fall can lead to serious injury. Serious injuries can result from a fall for any victim – regardless of age. As such, it is wise to take some tips to reduce the risk of injury that can result from these accidents. Three tips to start applying to everyday life to help reduce your risk include: ...

A driver recently struck and killed a 26 year-old pedestrian in California. The accident occurred just after 8 in the evening and is under investigation. Although we do not know the exact cause of this accident, it does provide incentive to pause and question how we can better ensure our safety w...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a devastating injury that can upset the life plan of a California victim. A TBI can result from any number of negligence-based accidents such as car accidents, premises liability incidents and workplace traumas. Not all victims of TBI will recover from their acci...

California is a state known for beautiful beaches, wine country and wonderful weather. It is also a state with many winter outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding. Although enjoyable, these winter sports come with some risks. A 49 year-old man who suffered a fatal head injury while s...

Car accidents can cause serious injury. In these cases, victims may consider holding a driver that caused the accident responsible for his or her actions through a personal injury lawsuit. It is likely that victims have questions before moving forward with such a lawsuit. These questions may incl...

New Year's Eve is a time of celebration. As we close out one year and enter into another, we celebrate our accomplishments of 2017 and look forward to a bright 2018. This transition often involves a toast or two. Although enjoyable, it is also important to remain safe during and after these celeb...

Although car accidents are common sights on the freeways in and around Alameda, no one expects that they will become the victim of another person's driving negligence. A collision between two vehicles can be a violent and dangerous event that may leave a victim with serious medical injuries and e...

Grocery stores are fraught with slip-and-fall dangers. For one, they are filled with various items containing liquids, slippery fruits and veggies and other items that can fall, break and create dangerous situations. Secondly, they usually have slick floors that get extra slippery when wet. Fortu...

Personal injury is an area of law with many niches. Car accidents, wrongful death actions and medical malpractice claims are a few examples that are likely familiar. You may not be familiar with another type of personal injury claim referred to as premises liability. A person injured while on ano...

Recently, a woman in her mid-forties got up early to go cover a shift for a sick coworker at 5 a.m. They were workers in the Bay Bridge toll booths near Alameda. She had been employed by Caltrans for over a decade, but that morning would be the last time her husband and young daughter saw her ali...

Dangerous situations that result in injury are often in the news. These stories may make you wonder what to do if you find yourself in a crowd during an emergency. A recent piece in Popular Science delves into the issue, discussing the research of a number of scientists. These scientists research...

It is a sight we have all seen when out on a walk or bike ride. We stop at an intersection only to notice the car that pulls up to make a right hand turn in front of us does not even notice we are there. Thankfully, we notice. We stop. We wait. If we had not, we would likely have gotten hit. Unfo...

The slip-and-fall accident is probably one of the most common scenarios Alameda residents picture when they hear us talk about suing a negligent property owner for compensation. However, there are many other situations in which a property owner's negligence can lead to injuries and a premises lia...

Drowsy driving is dangerous. Falling asleep at the wheel can cause a catastrophic accident. This is not a novel concept. Yet, in this age of technological innovations, it appears the number of accidents that result from drivers falling asleep at the wheel is rising. Or is it? Is it possible that ...

Negligence is a legal term that often appears in personal injury cases. In many of these suits, the victim needs to establish that the person responsible for the injury was negligent. Establishing negligence generally requires that the victim meet four specific elements: Duty. The victim ...

It's the most basic rule of driver's education: drive safely. A failure to follow basic traffic rules can result in a ticket. Traffic tickets serve as one way to help deter drivers from making poor choices while driving. Unfortunately, even with the threat of a ticket some drivers drive in an uns...