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California Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Pedestrian DUI Hit-and-Run

Families affected by a fatal pedestrian accident may have civil options beyond the criminal case. Learn how wrongful death claims, hit-and-run evidence, insurance coverage, and compensation are evaluated under California law.

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Aug 2026

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A $20.7 Million San Francisco Verdict Highlights the Dangers of Falling Construction Debris

Falling construction materials can cause devastating injuries to pedestrians and others nearby. Attorney Claude Wyle explains how California premises liability law may apply when contractors or property owners fail to protect the public.

By Claude Wyle

/ 11 Aug 2026

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Who Could Be Liable for a Fatal San Francisco E-Scooter Crash on Market Street?

By Claude Wyle

/ 10 Aug 2026

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San Francisco's Bike Lanes Weren't Built for This — And the Bicycle Accidents and Cyclist Injuries Are Starting to Prove It

By Claude Wyle

/ 31 Jul 2026

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The Influx of Ride Share Drivers and the Rise of San Francisco Pedestrian Accidents

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A New Tool for Proving the "Invisible Injury": FDA Clears Objective Brain Function Testing for TBI Cases

Many people with traumatic brain injuries continue to struggle with memory, attention, headaches, and cognitive changes despite having normal CT or MRI scans. Emerging brain function testing may give physicians another objective way to evaluate those symptoms and support brain injury claims.

By Claude Wyle

/ 4 Aug 2026

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A Teen Was Hit in an Oakland Crosswalk. The Biggest Medical Discovery Came Two Years Later.

A serious injury doesn't always reveal its full impact right away. Attorney Claude Wyle explains how delayed medical findings, additional surgeries, and careful investigation can shape both recovery and a California pedestrian injury claim.

By Claude Wyle

/ 30 Jul 2026

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What Mountain Biking Legend Charlie Cunningham's Passing Means to Those of Us Who Love Riding

As a lifelong cyclist and California bicycle accident attorney, Claude Wyle reflects on the passing of mountain biking legend Charlie Cunningham and the lessons every rider can take from his remarkable life and tragic brain injury.

By Claude Wyle

/ 29 Jul 2026

What Mountain Biking Legend Charlie Cunningham's Passing Means to Those of Us Who Love Riding

After a Drowning or Near-Drowning: What California Law Says You Should Know

When a drowning or near-drowning happens, families are often left searching for answers. California's pool safety laws can play an important role in determining whether a property owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent a tragic accident.

By Claude Wyle

/ 17 Jul 2026

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San Francisco Targets Unsafe E-Bike Batteries as Fire and Injury Concerns Grow

San Francisco's proposed restrictions on uncertified lithium-ion batteries follow a growing number of fires. Learn what causes e-bike battery explosions, who may be liable for burn injuries, and how California product liability law may apply after a defective battery fire.

By Claude Wyle

/ 16 Jul 2026

A black e-bike parked inside a home with the battery on fire.

Amazon Restricts High-Speed E-Bike Sales in California As E-Bike Accidents and Injury Concerns Grow

Amazon’s decision to restrict some high-speed e-bike sales in California is drawing attention to growing concerns about rider safety, serious injuries, and the application of state laws to increasingly powerful electric bicycles.

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 May 2026

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