Beginning Personal Injury Negotiations

As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, I have seen parties attempt to exaggerate their claim or their injuries.  This usually ends up poorly for the attorney and the client...

Parental Liability for the Acts of a Minor Child

As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, CA, I occasionally have the opportunity to speak with a party regarding the injury they have suffered as a result of a child, or a teenager.  The question...

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Here are ten questions that smart consumers will ask before hiring a personal injury lawyer.  What many consumers don't realize is that if they have a good case, they can hire...

Pet Injury Liability

Pets are wonderful companions and friends, often providing stress and health benefits that cannot be found anywhere else.  However, those same pets are not responsible adults who can control their actions or emotions in all situations.  There may come a circumstance when even the best pet loses control and attacks or bites someone.  There are other circumstances where a good pet goes bad and be

Car Accidents from Road Defects and Hazards

Everyone has a responsibility to maintain the property they own or manage for the safety of others, even the government.  In addition, while every driver on public roads must look out for their own safety, follow the rules of the road...

Swimming Pool Accidents and the Law

  Most people believe that a backyard swimming pool is one of the safest places to enjoy the water and that drowning is a rare occurrence in today’s culture.  Moreover, while statistics show that the drowning rate is decreasing...

Toxic Chemical Injuries in the Workplace

Most American workers today have no idea how many toxic chemicals they may be exposed to every day.  One study indicates that there are as many as 100,000 deaths and 390,000 injuries every year as a result...

Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Settlement

This article addresses the best way to help your personal injury attorney.  There are many things that a plaintiff in a personal injury action can do to assist their attorney.  There are also...

New Jersey Injury Lawyers And Contingency Fees

There is a rumor floating around that all law firms are pricey and unaffordable. Many individuals are scared they cannot afford the counsel of a good law firm because the costs and fees...

Hip Fractures and Injury Compensation

  The hipbone is a strong support for the body, allowing a person to sit, stand, walk, and bend.  When someone suffers a hip injury, it can severely impede their mobility and change their lives for a long period of rehabilitation or, perhaps, for life.  However...