Although train travel is not nearly as big in the United States as it is in Europe and Asia, it is clear that trains aren’t going away. In fact, when the bullet-train line that carries passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles is completed, California will be the first state in the nation to utilize […]

We have previously written about the contradictory messages the auto industry seems to be sending to drivers. On one hand, new vehicles are increasingly offering “infotainment” systems that may include a dash-mounted touch screen and ways to wirelessly pair your cellphone to the vehicle in order to play music, take phone calls and send hands-free […]

Do you get claustrophobic when driving in a tunnel? If so, this story isn’t going to make your phobia any better, especially if you live in the Oakland area. During Monday morning’s commute, 60 people were told to abandon their vehicles in the Caldecott Tunnel after an accident occurred and caused a smoky car fire […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Assigning liability for automobile accidents seems to be pretty straightforward. But there may be more to consider than just which vehicle collided with the victim and why. Auto accidents are sometimes caused by dangerous road design, poor urban planning and other factors that are not immediately noticeable. A recent wrongful death lawsuit is a good […]

2014 has been a big year for auto recalls. The General Motors ignition switch recall scandal was apparently the tip of the iceberg, and many other automakers have either announced or expanded recalls since then. Among the most pressing recalls at present is one that isn’t just limited to a single automaker. Rather, a single […]