Category Archives: Bay Area legal updates
Why are San Francisco Streets So Dangerous for Pedestrians?
A column in the San Francisco Chronicle cited a chilling statistic: 50% of the traffic fatalities in the city involve pedestrians. This compares with an average of 15-20%. This is far from the first report about how dangerous the streets of San Francisco are for pedestrians. San Francisco Ranks Among the Most Dangerous Cities… Read More »
CBS’s Mark McEwen Loses Medical Malpractice Case
Former CBS “Early Show” personality Mark McEwen’s medical malpractice case was recently dismissed by a Federal judge, on the grounds that he could not prove that the anti-stroke drug that doctors failed to give him would have prevented the disabling stroke he suffered. Shortly after McEwen went to an Emergency room with classic stroke… Read More »
California’s Medical Malpractice Compensation Caps
In California, There’s a Limit to “Pain and Suffering” Damages Many Californians who seek advice about pursuing a medical malpractice case are very surprised to learn that there is a limit on the amount of “pain and suffering” or “general” damages that they can receive, that has not been increased since it was put… Read More »
Do You Have Enough Insurance to Protect Yourself in an Auto Accident?
If you haven’t done so recently, now is a good time to double check your auto insurance policy limits. Many people end up with liability coverage limits that are recommended by their insurance agents when they first buy the policy. Often, these limits have been in effect for many years, even though an individual… Read More »
