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San Francisco Settled Bicycle Accident Claim for $150,000

When they say that the San Francisco Police Commission will consider or review a $150,000 settlement for a bicyclist who sued the City after he was struck and suffered personal injures by an on-duty SFPD officer, who did not file a proper report, they mean that the City Attorneys and the Bicycle Acc

By Claude Wyle

/ 8 Nov 2007

Lane Sharing is Legal and Reduces Motorcycle Accidents

I thought that I should chime in, since I have settled at least four or five lane sharing cases for six figures in the last year or so. You should take these cases and evaluate them carefully. The claims representatives have no idea what is legal in California or what is reasonable riding and they s

By Claude Wyle

/ 6 Nov 2007

California's Safe Routes to School Law Will Reduce Bicycle Accidents

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 27 Oct 2007

Children's Safety for Halloween-Protect From Hidden Dangers

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 26 Oct 2007

Oakland Motorcyclist Shows Bad Attitude and Causes Bicycle Accident

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.

By Claude Wyle

/ 25 Oct 2007

10 Things Your Insurance Company Won't Tell You

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 25 Oct 2007

"Cars" Backpacks Sold At Target Recalled Because of Dangerous Magnets

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 24 Oct 2007

Elderly San Francisco Driver Causes Pedestrian Death

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 18 Oct 2007

Salmonella Food Poisoning, Now in Pot Pies, A National Epidemic?

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Oct 2007

Unsafe Left Turn Causes Fatal San Francisco Motorcycle Accident

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 11 Oct 2007

Dangerous San Francisco Intersection Claims Another Life

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 9 Oct 2007

San Francisco Muni Bus Causes Pedestrian Accident

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

By Claude Wyle

/ 8 Oct 2007