As a cyclist, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure you’re wearing protective attire when you ride your bike. While there is still a risk that you could be involved in a collision, wearing reflective gear, a helmet, padding and closed-toe shoes...
When a person suffers a spinal cord injury, there is a chance that they won’t have a full recovery, which is why this type of injury is classified as catastrophic. There are many factors that determine the extent of the recovery the person might experience. One...
Any of us who rides a motorcycle in San Jose knows we run a higher risk than car users of getting injured or killed. The accident statistics can be scary, but no one has come up with statistics to show the other side of the equation -- how life-affirming getting out...
To victims, almost any serious personal injury feels catastrophic. Not only do they suffer the immediate effects of the injury, they must also cope with the aftermath and any continuing medical issues. In legal terms, it is difficult to find a widely accepted answer...
San Jose sees a rather large number of pedestrian/auto collisions today in comparison to previous years. In 2018, there were 52 people involved in auto crashes who passed away. Twenty-four of these individuals were pedestrians. That’s a large jump from just a few...
When you were involved in an accident, you knew immediately that something was wrong. You didn’t feel right, it was hard to see and you felt very confused. Emergency teams were called to the scene, and you were soon taken away to the hospital. You very likely suffered...
ProPublica, an investigative journalism organization, has published an investigation into the testing and marketing practices of Evenflo, a baby products company, in designing, testing and selling its automobile booster seats. After ProPublica published the findings,...
Many people throughout the Bay area own boats that allow them easy access to ocean activities and other bodies of water throughout the region. For those that do not, there are numerous charter boat options offering fishing, diving, and pleasure cruising excursions....
Despite tougher legislation and the increased efforts of law enforcement officials, distracted driving car accidents continue to wreak havoc on the roads throughout our area. These accidents can cause serious and potentially life threatening injuries for both drivers...
Product liability claims involve people who have been injured as the result of defects or dangers that a manufacturer either should have known about or knew about and failed to pull the product or provide adequate warnings. A recent trial went underway in San...