Dangerous SF Sidewalks: Who’s Responsible?
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (July 26, 2017): San Francisco sidewalks are notoriously worn, broken and dangerous. We regularly hear from people that have been injured after tripping and falling
PART 2: My Frustrating Low-Impact, Soft-Tissue Case
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (July 19, 2017): A low-impact car accident that results in soft tissue injuries (strain/sprain of the back and neck) is a very common,
PART 1: My Frustrating Low-Impact, Soft-Tissue Case
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (July 12, 2017): The most common type of car accident is a rear-ender at low speeds that results in whiplash, but finding a
Dog Bites: My Four-Legged Liability
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (July 5, 2017): Did you know that dog owners are strictly liable for the actions of their dogs? Did you know that employers
Renter’s Insurance: Yes, You Need It!
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (June 28, 2017): Did you know that for as little as $10/month renters can protect their belongings and avoid legal exposure from claims
Liability Waivers: Are They Enforceable?
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (June 21, 2017): Everyone has “signed their life away” before they were allowed to join a gym, take a scuba-diving course, rent a
4 Common Questions New Clients Ask
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (June 14, 2017): Most people that contact our personal injury law firm have never been involved with a personal injury claim before. In
Hurting Your Injury Claim: 4 Common Mistakes
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (June 7, 2017): There is nothing more frustrating to someone that has been injured in an accident than destroying the value of their
Rental Car Insurance: Do I Need It?
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (MAY 31, 2017): If you have ever rented a car, you know the feeling you get when the rental agent puts the full-court
Bicycle Accidents: Blaming The Bicyclist
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (MAY 24, 2017): The Bay Area is a very bicycle-friendly place, but with increased bicycle traffic comes increased car vs. bicycle accidents. These
Uber/Lyft Accidents: Dealing with Insurance
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (MAY 17, 2017): With more ride-sharing going on than ever before in the San Francisco Bay Area, there has been a corresponding surge in
UM/UIM Insurance: The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make?
You are a responsible adult. You save for your retirement. You have a monthly budget and your family is even protected with life insurance. But, do
BART Crime: Dealing with a Commuter’s Nightmare
Imagine it’s a Monday morning and you’re running behind to get to work on time. You ride BART to/from San Francisco or Oakland every day and
Don’t Let Your Dog Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
If you’re like us, you love dogs! San Francisco loves dogs too and it consistently ranks as the most dog-friendly city in the U.S. If you
Natalie Bracamontes (Indiana U): Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship
In this conversation, my friend from school sent me his location asking how far away we lived from each other. Even worse, is that I
Dylan Sydneysmith (Southwestern Law): Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship
I have always been a person who approaches almost every situation as a logical, factual analysis. This mindset helped me succeed on the LSAT, it
Brooke Schwartz (Columbia University): Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship
Admittedly, I do text and drive every so often. I have sent texts that range in urgency, from “You’ll never guess what song is playing,”
Katie Hubbard (Saint Louis U): Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship
Our parents used to ask us: Would you jump off a bridge if your friends were doing it? Of course not. Even teenagers and young
