Most cities have leash laws, so when we are evaluating the facts and circumstances of a dog bite, we always look up the relevant ordinances in the city where the bite took place. However, with or without the leash law, we refer back to Civil Code Section 3342, which states… CONTINUE
Dog Bites: Must the Dog Have a History of Violence for me to Sue its’ Owner?
Absolutely not. Under Civil Code Section 3342, the dog owner is liable for the damages suffered by the person bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog. The liability of the dog owner applies… CONTINUE
Minimizing the Severity of Potential Injuries While Riding a Motorcycle
Always wear a protective helmet, a thick jacket, sturdy pants, and thick gloves. Good protective gear will mitigate the severity of your injuries if you are injured in a motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle Accidents and Drunk Driving
Absolutely never operate a motorcycle while intoxicated. If you consume any alcohol whatsoever, be mindful if you are also taking prescription medications, many of which should never be combined with alcohol. If you are found to be under the influence, it will be difficult to prove that you are not… CONTINUE
Should I speak with the other party’s insurance adjuster after an accident?
No! Speak with an experienced injury lawyer. Do not give a detailed statement to the other party’s insurance adjuster, especially if they want to tape record it. Do not sign waivers and releases for them to obtain your entire medical history. Do not provide them your Social Security number. Some… CONTINUE
Preventing Serious Injuries While Riding a Motorcycle
Motorcyclists are inherently vulnerable to accidents that cause death and catastrophic injuries. Ride defensively. Use your lights. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. Scan for traffic far out so that you can anticipate potential problems upstream. Avoid situations that are beyond your skill and experience. I advise my motorcyclist… CONTINUE
Multiple Injury Victims in a Motorcycle Accident
Let’s say your friend is riding a motorcycle in San Francisco and you are his injured passenger. Could a motorcycle accident lawyer take both of them as clients? If there is a real dispute as to whether your friend might be at fault, this means you, the motorcycle passenger, may… CONTINUE
Would my insurance company ever argue the possibility that there was some comparative negligence, or that I was careless or caused it myself?
They could. It depends on the facts. Even though it is a hit-and-run situation, your insurance company is still entitled to examine how its own insured was conducting himself. For example, was the motorcyclist driving too fast? Was the motorcyclist changing lanes in a dangerous fashion? Did the motorcyclist fail… CONTINUE
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents and Uninsured Motorist Insurance
In the event that the hit-and-run driver escaped and was never located, there still may be recovery for your damages from your own insurance company. In an under-insured motorist case where a motorcyclist is a victim, we would file a claim and an arbitration demand with the motorcyclist’s insurance company…. CONTINUE
Whiplash & Concussion Cases in San Francisco
When one is struck in a rear-end collision, the head normally thrusts backwards and strikes the headrest, then it whips forward and back again. That whipping motion can cause rotational forces in the brain that result in a traumatic brain injury. The victim may have a classic whiplash injury that… CONTINUE
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