Category Archives: Latest SF legal news
Boone Callaway Installed as SFTLA President
January 22, 2021 – San Francisco, CA – Boone Callaway, a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney in San Francisco, was installed as the 2021 President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Callaway has more than 30 years’ experience handling all types of complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. In 1995,… Read More »
Taking a Civil Case to Trial Post-Coronavirus
The legal world post-Coronavirus looks very different than it did in early 2020. Terms like “shelter-in-place” and “social distancing” have become commonplace. With some states making the decision to re-open their commerce and businesses, our courts will have to reopen for the sake of civil liberties and legal rights. The landscape of taking a… Read More »
Using the Mini Opening Statement for Jury Selection
The mini opening statement is a very valuable tool which is commonly used by successful trial lawyers in California and elsewhere. Unlike the full opening statement, which will be designed to present the entire case and be persuasive, the mini opening is used as a tool for jury selection. I recently wrote an article… Read More »
Most Dangerous Intersections for Bicyclists in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to nearly 900,000 people inside an area less than 50 square miles. To say that the area is dense with people is an understatement. In a city this crowded, it’s extremely difficult to own a car let alone get from point A to point B in rush hour traffic. Commuting… Read More »
Who to Sue in a Personal Injury Case?
If you’re injured in an accident, who will pay? When a person is hurt by someone else the law says that someone else should pay to compensate the injured person, but who? There are a few different answers to that question in cases of personal injury. The most obvious place to start is that… Read More »
How Auto Accident Minimum Liability Coverage Affects California Drivers
Auto accidents happen every day in San Francisco, and they have wide-ranging effects. Not only is there damage to automobiles, but personal injuries to pay for as well. You may think that your California auto insurance policy fully “covers you” in case of a motor vehicle accident. If the other driver was at fault,… Read More »
Medical Mistakes: Deadly Errors Brought to Light
Medical care advances, but medical mistakes and errors continue Health care reform should be about feeling good and enjoying life, right? It seems you can hardly go anywhere these days without reading news articles, hearing discussions about, or even experiencing directly the ongoing changes to our health care system. There are personal opinions, politics aplenty,… Read More »
Is it an accident? Ask an Injury Attorney
Why all the fuss about saying “car crash” instead of “car accident”? At first this question might seem trivial. As a San Francisco accident attorney, I know it really isn’t. Whether it’s a car, bicycle, bus, trolley, or train that crashes — think about how a single word can make a huge difference in meaning. By definition, an… Read More »
Should I Worry About Aortic Dissection?
What is an Aortic Dissection? Aortic dissection (when a rip or tear occurs in a layer of the aorta) is a heart problem that can have serious consequences. A small tear in the inner layer of the aorta (the large blood vessel leading from the heart) can cause the aorta walls to separate. If not diagnosed and… Read More »
Get Smart About Bicycle Safety in the Bay Area
Basic bicycle safety may not be enough to keep you safe in the Bay Area You’re wearing your helmet, your outfit is bright and perfectly visible, and your bike is functioning beautifully. As you kick off, you tick off the typical safety tips in your head (look ahead, stay to the right, signal appropriately,… Read More »
