Safe Driving Tips: How to Be a Defensive Driver
Staying safe is imperative in all situations, especially when you’re on the road. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to determine how the other drivers on the road will act, but there are some things you can do that help to keep you as safe as possible.
Defensive driving is one of...
The Dangerous Roads of the Bay Area
California, in general, is one of the most dangerous places to drive. There are countless drivers on the road, many of whom fail to adhere to traffic laws or show respect to others. In the Bay Area, there are some roads that prove to be more dangerous than others.
ATTORNEY ANDREW SCHWARTZ REACHES $8 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR FAMILY IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook’s own Attorney Andrew Schwartz recently reached an $8 million settlement from a school district in a wrongful death case concerning a 15-year-old who drowned in a swimming class in 2018.
Attorney Schwartz’s clients sued the school district and physical education teacher after their son drowned...
INSURANCE COMPANIES: FRIEND OR FOE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT?
In any situation involving a serious crash, you will likely be looking to automobile insurance companies for compensation. In California, you may seek compensation from the insurance company for the other driver if he or she was negligent in causing the car accident. You may also potentially seek...
CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT LAW: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
After a crash, there are certain laws that help injured people pursue compensation from the negligent party. Unfortunately, there are also many obstacles that can arise when navigating the insurance claims system. Below, we’ll explain some of the most important things you need to know about California’s current laws regarding fault and...
INCORRECT USE OF HEAVY MACHINERY: IMPROPER TRAINING LEADING TO INJURY
Large cranes, manufacturing equipment, and other pieces of heavy machinery exist on industrial work sites. With their presence, the potential of danger heightens, putting you and other employers at risk of severe harm when you don’t have proper training.
In situations where you must use heavy machinery, it’s imperative...
The Dangers of Machine Defects
In any industrial job, you can expect to work with countless pieces of machinery. From heavy-duty equipment to small tools, the equipment you use is vital to your ability to complete your day-to-day tasks. It’s critical for each piece of equipment you use to keep you from harm.
Unfortunately,...
Industrial Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries
Industrial accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries because of heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and high-risk environments. When you are seriously hurt, the impact can be permanent, affecting your ability to work, move, or live independently.
In the United States, thousands of workers are seriously injured each year in industrial...
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...
40 Years of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook
In 1979, trial attorneys Stan Casper and Andrew Schwartz started the firm Casper & Schwartz in Concord, California. By the 1990’s, the firm had grown to Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook and moved to its current location in downtown Walnut Creek. Since its inception, CMS&C specialized in assisting victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases, always...