Being a pedestrian in San Francisco can be dangerous, if you read my blog or watch the news, you’ve heard it time and time again. But very rarely do you get a first hand view of these dangers, until now. With the popularity of GoPros…
A San Francisco bicyclist who was killed in a crash with a MUNI bus earlier this month has been recently identified by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s Office (information on the name and identification of this man can be found here). First, I want to extend…
San Jose Officials are reporting 11 people hospitalized, some in intensive care, after contracting Shigella at a San Jose restaurant. Each of the 11 hospitalized from Shigella ate at the Mariscos San Juan restaurant in downtown San Jose on either Friday or Saturday. The restaurant…
As a dangerous and defective products attorney, I’ve handled all kinds of cases, including those having to do with injuries as a result of electronic cigarettes. One case, similar to those that I’ve handled first hand, is the story of Jennifer Ries, and the unfortunate…
As a bicycle safety advocate and San Francisco bicycle accident attorney, it hits really close to home when a member of our legal system commits a crime like a hit-and-run, and I take no pleasure in telling you this story, other than the pleasure in…
Football season is in full swing, but football means more than jerseys, tailgates, and cheering for the winning team. For some, football, and the injuries from football can mean a lifetime of pain or disability, or even death. That’s why I think it’s important to continue…
As a San Francisco bicycle accident attorney as well as an attorney who handles defective products cases, I try to warn consumers about the potential dangers of products, as I learn of them. Well, I just learned of a massive recall involving thirteen bicycle manufacturers,…
As my clients know, I’m not just a bicycle advocate, and not just a pedestrian advocate, I am a safety advocate. And whenwe’re navigating the busy (and sometimes dangerous) streets of San Francisco, safety is much more important than whetherwe are walking, pedaling, or driving.…
A Manteca woman has been charged in connection with a collision that killed a cyclist, according to an official announcement by the County of Contra Costa District Attorney’s office. The District Attorney’s office charged Ms. Alyssa Densmore, a 26 year old driver from Manteca,…
The 45 year old Vallejo motorcyclist killed earlier this month on Highway 80 near Hercules has been identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner’s office as Paris Williams. Williams, who was involved in a motorcycle-car collision just east of Willow Avenue, died immediately following his…
Some say “too little, too late” however I think when it comes to commuter and pedestrian safety, every little bit helps. That’s why I’m happy to announce that the SFMTA has just produced the City’s first training video to help assist its truck and bus…
As a bicycle accident lawyer, I must report on so many horrible events, in the hope that we may learn from them and improve the safety of our community. This can make my blog more often than not very negative. Well, I am happy to…
