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What a Landmark NFL Brain Study Means for San Francisco Brain Injury Victims

New research involving former NFL players offers compelling evidence about the lasting effects of repetitive head trauma and raises important questions for Californians living with traumatic brain injuries.

By Claude Wyle

/ 31 Aug 2026

A doctor is holding a brain MRI scan in an office with a window in the background and laptop open on the desk.

What Kyle Shanahan and Roger Craig Reveal About the Long-Term Effects of Brain Injury

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can cause symptoms that persist despite normal brain scans. Research into TBI and dementia risk is also raising new questions about how the effects of a head injury should be documented over a lifetime.

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Aug 2026

What Kyle Shanahan and Roger Craig Reveal About the Long-Term Effects of Brain Injury

A Motorcyclist Died on El Camino Real. Here’s the Insurance Conversation Every Rider Should Have

A fatal Palo Alto motorcycle crash highlights the financial risk riders face when the driver who causes a serious accident has little or no insurance.

By Claude Wyle

/ 25 Aug 2026

The side mirror of a car in traffic reflects a motorcyclist who is between cars.

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

A male pedestrian crossing a street at night with a blurred car coming towards him.

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

Scaffolding over a city sidewalk with people walking underneath it.

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

The investigation of a fatal e-scooter crash may extend beyond the actions of one driver. Market Street’s access restrictions, lane design, signage, and enforcement could all affect who may ultimately be held responsible.

By Claude Wyle

/ 10 Aug 2026

A view of a person's feet on an e-scooter in the city with the sun in the background.

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

EEG brain wave testing on a computer screen.

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

San Francisco's bike lanes now accommodate everything from traditional bicycles to heavy delivery e-bikes, scooters, and autonomous technology. As those vehicles converge in the same space, riders face new safety concerns—and increasingly complex questions after a crash.

By Claude Wyle

/ 31 Jul 2026

A busy San Francisco street filled with cars next to a protected green bike lane with traditional cyclists, e-bike delivery drivers, and scooters.

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

A blurred image of a group of people walking in a crosswalk with sun shining.

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

Backyard swimming pool enclosed by a safety fence with a self-closing gate

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.