Legal News & Injury Law Trends – San Francsico Legal Examiner

Family of Jogger Killed By Street Race Speaks Out Against Accused Racers

Lawsuits and prosecutions are tough on the parties, most so on plaintiffs who have lost a loved one through wrongful death. Sometimes, even attending a criminal hearing involving the death of a loved one is more stress than the family can bear without responding. That…

By Claude Wyle

/ 8 Feb 2015

Street Racers Cause San Jose Pedestrian Death

As a California automobile accident attorney and a pedestrian injury attorney, I tend to repeat this message continuously. All drivers on the road have a duty to act reasonably and that duty extends not only to the drivers and to their own passengers, but also…

By Claude Wyle

/ 5 Feb 2015

E-Cigarettes or Hookah; Is Either Cigarette Alternative Safe?

As a dangerous products attorney, I tend to receive many questions about what might be a “safer alternative” to using various products. One of the most popular debates presented is about smoking cigarettes. People are amazed that anyone would have the gall to sue a…

By Claude Wyle

/ 13 Jan 2015

UVEX Bicycle Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury

As both a bicycle accident and defective products attorney, I want all of my readers to be aware of a recent recall of a UVEX bicycle helmet line. The recall, which affects over 46,800 helmets, was announced after reports of the anchor for the helmet’s…

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Dec 2014

Dangerous and Defective Products: The Civil Justice System Protects Our Families

Many people think that the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the FDA, or other governmental agencies will protect our families from dangerous and defective products and drugs. The truth is that these agencies, although large, are underfunded and not as effective as we would hope they…

By Claude Wyle

/ 22 Nov 2014

Best and Worst of 2014: How Does Your Child’s Booster Seat Rank?

As consumer attorney, I like to keep up with the latest developments in automobile safety and passenger protection. That’s why I want to thank the great attorneys over at Cohen Milstein for their work in identifying this important article on Child Booster Seats. Every year the Insurance Institute…

By Claude Wyle

/ 20 Nov 2014

10 Steps Toward A Safer Run During Daylight Savings Time

As you’re now likely aware, we’re into the Winter months of Daylight Savings Time (and if you weren’t aware, you’ve likely missed a meeting or two by now). But just because it’s darker earlier doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your afternoon run. But Please be careful! With darker…

By Claude Wyle

/ 12 Nov 2014

Supplements are Medicine, and May Interact with Other Supplements or Prescription Medicine so Be Aware

Are your supplements really helping? If you’re taking other medication, you may want to be careful, because supplements are medicine and are likely to have an effect on your body. Read the warnings on the supplement label carefully and consult with your physician about a supplement’s potential…

By Claude Wyle

/ 7 Nov 2014

Bicyclists Today Make Impressions on Jurors of Tomorrow

Let’s face it. As bicyclists, we love the gear. We love the look, and we love the ride, and we love the new technology that comes out often. And we think the world should love us too. But, as the cartoon below so aptly points…

By Claude Wyle

/ 5 Nov 2014

Lawsuit Hypocrites – Hall Of Fame

As an attorney, sometimes it’s fun to take a step back and look at some of the more noteworthy cases that come across our country’s legal system, especially inthe area of consumer law. Of the thousands of cases a year nationwide, many are thrown out…

By Claude Wyle

/ 29 Oct 2014

Fatal Hit and Run Fremont Motorcycle Accident

In Fremont, California a 61 year old motorcyclist was killed last Wednesday after a semi-truck driver struck the bike on Mission Boulevard near Interstate 880. The semi-truck driver did not stop, according to a spokesman from the California Highway Patrol. The name of the motorcyclist who was killed

By Claude Wyle

/ 25 Oct 2014

Falling Statue On San Francisco Sidewalk Kills 2 Year Old Boy-Could Have/Should Have Been Prevented

I see and learn of so much tragedy and stupidity in my research on accidents, however occasionally I am more outraged than usual. And this time, I have to say that I am disgusted and deeply saddened to report the latest shop-owner negligence in the…

By Claude Wyle

/ 11 Jun 2014