PURSUING A CLAIM AGAINST A RIDESHARE DRIVER AS A PEDESTRIAN OR CYCLIST
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have revolutionized urban transportation but have also brought unique challenges and complexities, especially when accidents occur. This becomes more convoluted when a pedestrian or cyclist is involved in a ridesharing accident. The vulnerability of these road users makes the consequences of such incidents potentially far...
RIDESHARING STATISTICS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ridesharing has revolutionized the way people get to their destinations. With ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft available, users can access convenient and affordable transportation options at their fingertips. But how popular are ridesharing services? How many people use ridesharing apps regularly?
WHY IS A HIP FRACTURE SO DANGEROUS?
Out of all the different bone injuries, hip fractures are one of the most serious. A patient who has been diagnosed with a hip fracture needs specialized medical care and hospitalization. But why are hip fractures so dangerous and sometimes even deadly?
Hip fractures immobilize the patient, often leaving...
THE MOST DANGEROUS PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco is considered one of the most walkable cities in the United States, but it also has some of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents. Since 2014, 200 San Francisco pedestrians have been killed, and another 20,000 have been injured while crossing the street. San Francisco has a pedestrian...
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT LAWSUITS: WHAT ARE THEY?
Most people do not expect to go to work and experience potential dangers. Unfortunately, some occupations put you at risk for some of the most catastrophic injuries. Around the San Francisco Bay Area, industrial workers are familiar with these risks because of the occupational hazards they encounter daily. If you’re in this...
NEW LAW EXTENDS SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
On October 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom approved a bill that gives more time for child sexual abuse survivors to take legal action against the perpetrator and any other responsible parties. Under the previous law, in most cases a victim had only until they were 26 years of age to...
HOW MUCH IS MY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM WORTH?
If you were recently injured in an accident due to the fault of another, you could have a viable personal injury claim. Personal injury claims are used to help the wrongfully injured secure compensation for the damages they’ve sustained as the result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. While this may seem...
CAN A SEATBELT HURT MY UNBORN BABY?
As an expectant mother, your ultimate concern is keeping your unborn child as safe and healthy as possible. Driving is one of the riskiest activities for a pregnant woman, and it only gets more dangerous as the baby grows. This is why some pregnant women stop driving altogether to avoid the risks...
STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU SUSPECT NURSING HOME ABUSE
Nursing homes are made to take care of our elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, nursing homes can be the site of unspeakable abuses. If your loved one has exhibited inexplicable injuries or infections during their stay at a nursing home, they may be the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect. While it...
CASPER, MEADOWS, SCHWARTZ & COOK SPONSORS MOOT COURT COMPETITION FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Fourteenth Annual Moot Court Competition to be held at the Contra Costa County Courthouse in Martinez, CA on October 20, 2018. Our firm’s Managing Partner Nick Casper will also serve as one of the volunteer judges at the competition.