Category Archives: Bay Area legal updates
San Francisco Attorney Discusses Ways Negligence can Result in a Wrongful Death Case
Family Claims Police Were “Grossly Negligent” The family of a woman who died from a gunshot wound sued the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department this month, contending that the police’s decision to prevent paramedics from attending to the victim was “grossly negligent” and in “bad faith,” the San Jose… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawyer on Lawsuit Against Assisted Living Facility for Parent’s Wrongful Death
Lawsuit Against Assisted Living Facility Accuses Elder Abuse, Negligence, and Wrongful Death The son of a resident at a Valencia assisted living facility says that the facility caused his mother’s wrongful death by leaving her outside in triple-digit temperatures, according to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. Ronald Corn, in his recently… Read More »
Protect Yourself Against Pit Bull and Other Dog Bites
In light of pit bull attacks in the Bay Area, an article in SF Weekly examined different ways to handle dog attacks. The author mentioned that putting a wallet, tree branch, or cell phone into a pit bull’s mouth is the best way to release its bite during an attack. Additionally, if you are… Read More »
Motorcycle Riding Safely According to California Law
California Motorcycle Safety Laws There are strict requirements for motorcycles in California. The reason for these requirements is clear: motorcycle riders are more vulnerable in collisions. Of course, properly riding a motorcycle requires more skill than driving a typical car. But on top of that, driver of cars are often ill-informed about how to… Read More »
Accident Attorney Discusses California Hit-and-Run Laws
What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in California? The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury, or property damage is required to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene. If the accident results in death or serious injury and the driver fails to stop the… Read More »
Injured Truck Driver Awarded $11.4 Million Following Accident Involving Defective Manufacturing
After nearly five years of waiting, Raymond Mariolle finally prevailed in court after seeking justice for severe injuries sustained in an accident while driving a garbage truck. According to an article in The San Francisco Chronicle, Mr. Mariolle, a Waste Management driver for more than 20 years, was seriously injured when the front wheel… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents in San Francisco: Causes and Prevention
San Francisco Pedestrians Accidents in The News Many San Franciscans are growing concerned about the safety of pedestrians. A San Francisco Examiner story described the public reaction to a string of fatal pedestrian accidents in the Castro and Upper Market sections of the city. Specifically, there have been at least three fatal pedestrian accidents… Read More »
Attorney Shares Information on Motorcycle Safety
The month of May is recognized across the country as national Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The attorneys at Callaway & Wolf appreciate the importance of sharing information about these issues, having worked with many residents and their families who have been hurt in motorcycle crashes. Most residents are aware of the increased risk of… Read More »
California Vehicular Manslaughter
In 2007 a California man was convicted of California vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed an eight year old child. Last month, the Court of Appeals reversed the conviction, ruling San Mateo County prosecutors violated the defendant’s 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination when they presented evidence showing the defendant never asked about the… Read More »
Distracted Driving, Texting, and Motorcycles
Negligent drivers are a part of life on the road, but driving while talking or text messaging is a growing hazard. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, talking on a cell phone can reduce more than 35% of the brain activity needed for driving, even with an earpiece or a hands free… Read More »
