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Bay Area Grieves for Bicyclist Killed in Oakland Last Week

A sixty one year old bicyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in Oakland this past week. Our sincere condolences go out to this bicyclist’s family and friends. According to news reports, Susan Watson was riding her bike near Fifth and Market Streets around 6:15pm on December 17th when she…

By Claude Wyle

/ 28 Dec 2013

Recall Alert – Oodle Swings

As a member of this online community and as a San Francisco product liability attorney, I feel that it is incumbent upon me to report product defects where I find them, particularly where there can be a danger to children. The following product recall directly…

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Dec 2013

Bicyclist Dies after Big Rig Accident

Oakland, California – A bicyclist was killed this past Tuesday night after being hit by a big rig near downtown and drug for two blocks, according to the Oakland police department. The accident occurred at approximately 6:15pm, at the intersection of 5th and Market Streets. Police say it was unclear

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Dec 2013

Pedestrian Killed in Garbage Truck Accident

San Francisco, CA – A man was killed Friday after being struck by a Recology garbage truck in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, marking the second pedestrian fatality in San Francisco in less than 24 hours. The accident occurred at the intersection of Jones and Antonio Street, at approximately 7:

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Dec 2013

Safe Toy Shopping for the Holiday Season

The holiday season can mean different things for different people, but for many children, the holiday season means the time for new and fun toys. And as families wrap up their shopping this season it is important to select safe toys for our children to…

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Dec 2013

Quick Tips for Motorcycle Safety: Pretending You’re Invisible

As a San Francisco motorcycle attorney, if I had to pick the single most common cause of motorcycle accidents it would be “Because they just don’t see you”. As a motorcycle rider myself, I often feel that I might as well be invisible when I’m…

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Dec 2013

Redwood City Worker Suffers Head Injury When Hit By Truck

A Redwood City man is in serious condition after having part of his skull crushed.

By Claude Wyle

/ 13 Nov 2013

San Francisco Police Sergeant DUI Arrest, Hit-and-Run

It’s not every day that I write about an SFPD sergeant doing something wrong, let alone a DUI offense or a hit-and-run. I don’t like to report wrongdoing by police officers, however at least with public employees, we can hope that the public entity will…

By Claude Wyle

/ 13 Nov 2013

Is it Still Safe to Eat Chicken?

The recent salmonella outbreak has left many to ask the question: “Should I stop eating chicken?” And it’s a question that deserves some thought. Salmonella has been getting a flurry of press recently, as contaminated chicken has sickened more than 300 people, sending 40% of…

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Nov 2013

Two Drivers Arrested After Motorcycle Fatality

Two motorists have been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DUI) in connection with the death of a motorcyclist this past Sunday. The death of San Lorenzo resident Jose Alfredo Curiel occurred in the midst of a freeway confrontation in East Oakland, when Curiel’s Harley Davidson was

By Claude Wyle

/ 10 Nov 2013

Boy killed on bike outside of school

A 12 year old boy was killed outside of his middle school last month after being struck by a SUV driven by the mother of another classmate. Burgess Hu, a student at Excelsior Middle School, was hit in front of the school as parents dropped their…

By Claude Wyle

/ 9 Nov 2013

San Francisco Park & Rec Worker Runs Over and Kills Sunbathing Mother

A mother, 35-year-old Christy Svanemyr, and 11-month-old baby girl go to the park one day on a sunny day. She is run over and killed by a park worker while she is sunbathing on the grass. Can you imagine the horror and the aftermath for this…

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Nov 2013