So far, the "Google car" has enjoyed a seemingly impossible safety record. The company was long able to boast that its self-driving cars had never caused an accident while the software was in control. The only accidents caused by Google's vehicles occurred when humans had taken over. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the […]
Train travel is a relatively popular form of transportation across California, including here in the Bay Area. Whether using light rail to commute to and from work or more traditional trains to travel throughout the state, trains can be a good alternative to the congestion of automobile travel. Unfortunately, when train accidents occur, they can […]
California is the nation's most populous state. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the Golden State for its spectacular scenery and attractions. Unfortunately, California's popularity and population density contribute to the high number of motor vehicle accidents that occur here. Let's take a look at some auto accident statistics. Accident Frequency California's fatal motor […]
Most people are aware that distracted driving is dangerous. But not everyone knows just how dangerous it actually is. Worse yet, many who understand the dangers of distracted driving continue to engage in risky driving behavior. What is distracted driving? Generally speaking, distracted driving is any activity that takes a driver's attention off of the […]
Uber, Lyft, and other app-based rideshare companies continue to rise in popularity. Many passengers cite cost, convenience, and flexibility as reasons they prefer ridesharing to traditional taxi use. One thing most passengers do not think about – until it becomes necessary – is the issue of liability in the event of an accident. What happens […]
What comes to mind when you think of the “average” drunk driver? While this answer will vary from person to person, there are many stereotypes: college students, people leaving a sporting event, bar patrons at closing time, etc. Alcoholic.org surveyed 2,000 Americans about their drinking and driving habits. The results of the survey are eye-opening. […]
The more we know about the causes of car accidents, the more we can do to prevent them. According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), a database that collects and processes collision scene data, the most common causes of car accidents in California in 2013 were: Unsafe speed: 48,050 injuries, 436 deaths Automobile […]
The city of Oakland faces wrongful death lawsuit over decayed tree that led to teen's death Public bodies and public employees do not have blanket immunity from lawsuits. Under California tort law, it is sometimes possible to hold local government entities liable for negligence or intentional acts. A family is suing the city of Oakland […]
Winer, Burritt & Tillis LLP, is one of California's leading law firms representing victims of wrongful deaths. The parents of a 16-year-old killed by a falling tree branch contacted the firm and on December 20, 2016, the firm filed a wrongful death claim on their behalf. A wrongful death claim is a death that occurs […]
Our community bore witness to tragedy this past weekend, when a fire ravaged a warehouse known as the "Ghost Ship", claiming the lives of 36 victims and counting. It is already being regarded as one of the most destructive structure fires our country has seen in more than a decade. The devastating impact of this […]
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