Claude A. Wyle is a partner of Choulos Choulos, and Wyle, a San Francisco-based law firm dedicated to representing clients who have been injured by the wrongful conduct of individuals, corporations, public entities, and businesses.
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 decoratio
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.
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
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
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 Su
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 tu
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 app
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
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 suf
Eating Jensen’s Smoked Salmon and Onion spread will give you more than just bad breath. “Listeria monocytogenes,” a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, has worked its way into Jensen’s product line. Listerine won’t work on Listeria, so if this product is in your fridge, t
Another drunk driver has needlessly taken the life of another. Early Thursday morning, Zhang Bailan was driving south on Highway 101 in San Francisco California. He had been drinking earlier that night, and struck another vehicle as he attempted to exit onto Third Street. The driver of the car Baila
More than 635,000 Chinese Toys have been recalled by the US Product Safety Commission. The majority of the toys are unsafe because they contain toxic levels of lead. Children can suffer serious injuries from lead exposure. Other products are unsafe due to faulty manufacturing or design. Since roughl
