On October 14, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law California's Safe Routes to School bill. As a result, $52 million is available for California State Legislated Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Funds. As bicycle accident attorneys, we hope that by making negligent drivers accountable for their bad choices, we are changing their bad behavior. Of course, it is even better to protect bicycle...
The CPSC has issued several Safety Tips to Help Prevent Hidden Halloween Dangers, encouraging parents to integrate "Safety into Celebration". When it comes to children's safety, there is no trick. Hidden dangers associated with dangerous or defective costumes, unclean treats, and hazardous decorations can be easily prevented. Accidents and personal injuries to children happen each year, however,...
When I ran across a blog by an irate bicyclist who's riding partner was injured by a passing motorcycle rider on Skyline in Oakland on Sunday October 21, it brought to mind some of the problems that we motorcycle and bicycle accident attorneys face when representing bikers. The problem is attitude. The bicyclist's blog is rightfully complaining about a motorcyclist who physically pushed a...
1. "You need a lawyer."2. "You're paying too much."3. "Forget your driving record. We want yourcredit rating."4. "We can dump you on a whim."5. "We're pocketing your deductible."6. "We'll stiff you if your car istotaled..."7. "...and even if it isn't."8. "Our body shops work for us, not you."9. "We make money by sitting on your claims."10. "We own your state insurance commission."Other things...
This last Tuesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 110,000 children's backpacks because they contain potentially dangerous small magnets. Safety officials said that the movie "Cars" themed backpacks contain game pieces with tiny plastic magnets that can break free, and which might be ingested by children. The potentially dangerous children's backpacks were sold at Target stores...
A 90-year-old woman turned left onto Pine Street from Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California, last Sunday night. Six pedestrians were crossing the street in the intersection at the time. Although most of the pedestrians managed to avoid the automobile, the negligent driver struck and killed Susan Ali Shepherd, a well-known member of the San Francisco Latino radio scene. Ms. Shepherd's...
Health officials reported that Con Agra Food's Banquet pot pies could be connected to 139 cases of salmonella food poisoning in 30 states. ConAgra stopped production of the pot pies. ConAgra said their pies were safe, if properly cooked, but they also advised consumers not to eat their chicken or turkey pot pies, until the pies are adequately investigated. The Centers for Disease Control and...
This last Thursday, a negligent car driver made a left turn into the path of a motorcyclist in San Francisco, causing the motorcycle to collide with the side of the car. This dangerous left turn caused the wrongful death of 37-year-old Teterio Carpenter. The fatal motorcycle accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., at 1100 block of Gilman Avenue, in San Francisco, California. As motorcycle...
Sloat and 19th Avenue is arguably the most dangerous intersection in the city of San Francisco. Last year, seven people suffered fatal injuries at this intersection. Wednesday, a 21-year-old pedestrian was killed during a head-on collision in which one car jumped the curb. An unidentified mother and her child were also struck, but survived, with moderate injuries. For more information on...
A San FranciscoMuni Bus struck a pedestrian early Tuesday morning, at the corner of 6th and Market Street, in San Francisco, California. Passengers on the bus yelled at the driver to stop, but it was too late; the bus ran right into the woman. The pedestrian survived this Muni Bus collision, but suffered severe personal injuries. Police are currently investigating the incident, which marks...