Recent Blog Posts
Is it an accident? Ask an Injury Attorney
Why all the fuss about saying “car crash” instead of “car accident”? At first this question might seem trivial. As a San Francisco accident attorney, I know it really isn’t. Whether it’s a car, bicycle, bus, trolley, or train that crashes — think about how a single word can make a huge difference in meaning. By definition, an… Read More »
Should I Worry About Aortic Dissection?
What is an Aortic Dissection? Aortic dissection (when a rip or tear occurs in a layer of the aorta) is a heart problem that can have serious consequences. A small tear in the inner layer of the aorta (the large blood vessel leading from the heart) can cause the aorta walls to separate. If not diagnosed and… Read More »
Get Smart About Bicycle Safety in the Bay Area
Basic bicycle safety may not be enough to keep you safe in the Bay Area You’re wearing your helmet, your outfit is bright and perfectly visible, and your bike is functioning beautifully. As you kick off, you tick off the typical safety tips in your head (look ahead, stay to the right, signal appropriately,… Read More »
After a Car Accident: What Should I Tell My Insurance Company?
Like most California drivers, you know the basics of what to do after an auto accident. You’ve exchanged names and numbers, you have all the other driver’s insurance information, and even took photos of the damage to your vehicle. But no matter how calm and collected you feel afterward (or not), many questions are… Read More »
Stop Signs and Bike Accidents: Do San Francisco Bikers Have to Come to a Full Stop?
Mayor Ed Lee vetoed San Francisco’s Bike Yield Law this January. As a bike accident lawyer and a bike rider in the Bay Area, I watched the progress of this initiative with great interest. If it had passed, the law would have had the effect of allowing bike riders to yield at stop signs… Read More »
High Risks for Pedestrians and Cyclists on the Streets of San Francisco
Many intersections in and around San Francisco are notoriously dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. As previously discussed on this blog, this year has been particularly deadly for pedestrians in the city. These recent accidents are further illustration of the high risk for pedestrian and cyclist accidents and injuries on San Francisco streets. Drivers regularly fail to yield to pedestrian right-of-way in crosswalks, especially when making left turns. Many bike riders are injured in “right hook” accidents when drivers fail to look and to move carefully to the right before making right turns.
Driving and Talking in the San Francisco Bay Area
Like many of us, I am still finding my way to a safe personal driving and talking policy here in San Francisco. Of course, California law now prohibits using a handset while driving, but we are one of just seven states with this restriction. Is it safe to talk and drive, even using a… Read More »
San Francisco Accident Attorney on Dangers of After Market Motorcycle Parts
Are After-Market Motorcycle Parts Dangerous and Unsafe? Many bike riders have an emotional attachment to their motorcycles, and some even take the time to develop a customized design with all of the best motorcycle parts on the market. While most of these parts are sold in the general marketplace, after-market motorcycle parts are an… Read More »
WalkFirst – San Francisco’s Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Even those of us who drive, take transit, or bike practically everywhere we go end up as pedestrians a good deal of the time. When we are on foot we are particularly vulnerable to injuries in the event of an accident. Pedestrian injuries are a serious public health issue in major metropolitan areas such as San Francisco, and data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), show that approximately 70,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic accidents in 2011 alone. When pedestrian accidents occur as a result of driver negligence, victims may be able to recover for their losses by filing a California personal injury claim.
Do You Know What To Do If You’re Rear-Ended In a California Car Accident?
California Liability Law When Rear-Ended In a Car Crash Rear-end accidents are one of the more common types of injury-causing accidents that may occur. In a rear-end accident, one vehicle hits the rear of the vehicle in front of it, often with little or no warning to the driver of the car in front…. Read More »
