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Humans are creatures of habit and routine. In many ways, this is a good thing. The fact that we can automatize many behaviors saves brain power and allows us to shift focus to other thoughts or activities as needed. The downside to this skill, however, is that unexpected changes in routine can really throw us […]

Bicycle accidents seem to be a growing problem in major cities like Oakland and San Francisco. And the same is true nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bicycle accidents kill about 1,000 riders each year and send another 550,000 to the emergency room with injuries. Many of these accidents can be […]

A commercial vehicle accident often involves a large truck, including vehicles such as semi-trucks and delivery vans. When big, heavy vehicles collide at high speeds with smaller vehicles such as sedans or even motorcycles, the results can be devastating. Individuals who are injured in commercial vehicle accidents or families who have lost loved ones in […]

You likely need no reminder that Christmas and New Year’s Eve are almost here. While the holidays should be a joyful time, far too many families find themselves grieving. This is because other holiday revelers made the selfish and destructive decision to get behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Drunk driving is […]

2014 has been a record-breaking year for auto recalls related to alleged vehicle defects. Among the most recent vehicles being recalled en masse are those containing air bags manufactured by Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata. These are the air bags with components that can allegedly explode, sending shrapnel into the vehicle and potentially injuring or […]

For most of us who live in and around Silicon Valley, technology seems to be the solution to most of life’s problems. Regardless of your problem, there’s probably a gadget, a widget or an app to help you out. Of course, technology can sometimes be the problem, as it is in distracted driving. In spite […]

As we have written many times in previous posts, the Bay Area is a dangerous place for bicyclists and pedestrians. Everything from street design to traffic laws tends to favor drivers while putting cyclists and pedestrians at risk. Advocacy groups are working on improving the rights and protections of non-motorized travelers, but progress is slow. […]

One of the primary purposes of personal injury litigation is to give plaintiffs an opportunity to obtain compensation for injuries they suffer as a result of the negligence of another party. Building a strong personal injury case, therefore, depends on being able to demonstrate that the other party acted negligently and on connecting that negligence […]

It is a common excuse given by drunk drivers after they cause a serious auto accident that they did not "feel" impaired. They did notice any limitations to their motor skills, senses or judgment, so they got behind the wheel. Many of these drivers were telling the truth, in the sense that they really did […]

Most psychologists and sociologists would tell you that there is often a disconnect between what people say they want and what they actually want. The same is true with self-reported behavior. People are far more likely to report behaving in a way that they consider to be “good” than replying with an honest answer that […]