The Bay Area has been severely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 is running rampant through nursing homes, assisted living facilities and homes for the disabled. Our seniors are extremely vulnerable to this infection. Unfortunately, many nursing home facilities are unprepared to protect their staff and residents from serious and fast-spreading infections like COVID-19. That […]
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Car accidents can be serious and life-threatening. In a moment, you may find yourself fighting for your life in a hospital or facing serious injuries. Even low speed accidents can cause chronic pain and suffering. However, accidents that occur at higher speeds are more likely to result in significant and traumatic injuries. Below, our Pleasanton car […]
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Did you know that even before California’s State Constitution was ratified felons have been unable to serve on juries? Earlier this year this was finally changed under SB310, commonly referred to as “The Right to a Jury of Your Peers.” SB 310 allows people with a prior felony conviction to serve on juries in California […]
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A Super Lawyer is an exceptional achievement and title given to lawyers across the country who have reached high achievements and standards within their respective fields. The title of a Super Lawyer indicates that the lawyer has the respect of their colleagues and the public. They have represented their clients well, in addition to earning […]
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Introduced in January of 2019, California’s new Assembly Bill 218 aims to empower childhood sexual assault victims by extending their statue of limitations for filing civil lawsuits. This would allow many people who were previously unable to sue the perpetrator, or the organization responsible for failing to prevent the sexual abuse, to pursue civil claims […]
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Reports of elder abuse and dependent persons abuse are on the rise throughout California and the entire United States. In this article we delve into what exactly makes up dependent abuse so you are able to spot it and the steps to how you can help. Elder or dependent persons abuse is defined as a single or […]
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Car accidents are becoming more common and it is heartbreaking to consider being the victim of one of these accidents. If you or someone you know is a victim of a vehicle on pedestrian accident, you may be wondering what the next steps are for protecting yourself and your rights. If you are located in […]
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Elder abuse at the hands of family, friends, and caregivers is on the rise across the United States. Every year more than half a million reports of elder abuse are reported and even more go unnoticed. Elder abuse can have long-lasting and severe ramifications to the victim and their family. Being aware of elder abuse warning […]
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Wrongful death claims are civil claims brought against a person who can be charged for causing the death of another person. These claims are generally stated by close relatives through civil a lawsuit. In the history of common law no claim could be made by a dead person, but the law has since changed, making […]
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Did you know that California has the highest rate of car-related bicycle injuries in the country? Have you been a bicycle accident with a car? Wondering what you need to do after getting into a bike accident with a car? Here are five steps on what you need to do to protect yourself, your rights and […]
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Slip and fall accidents are becoming one of the most common personal injury claims in California. In tort law, a slip and fall injury is a type of personal injury based on the case of a person falling and suffering potentially dangerous injury. If involved in this injury, a person can file a lawsuit for negligence. Though […]
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There were 3,564 deaths in California from motor vehicles in 2017. There are many car accidents that occur and we all want to avoid them. But sometimes accidents happen and you just may be wondering what to do next. Here are the four steps on what you need to do to protect yourself, your rights and your […]
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