FAMILY OF UBER ACCIDENT VICTIM SUES FOR WRONGFUL DEATH
As ridesharing services remain popular in urban areas like San Francisco, there are Uber and Lyft drivers taking on new fares nearly everywhere you look. In the rush to secure their next passengers, however, many ridesharing service drivers may opt to take shortcuts and perform illegal road maneuvers.
That’s...
WHAT CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BOATING IN CALIFORNIA?
California is famous for its beaches and sunny weather. The state boasts hundreds of miles worth of coastline along which residents can enjoy numerous seafaring activities. From the calm and relaxing beachfronts of Orange County to the more dynamic and expressive waters of...
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...
6 Causes of Bicycle Accidents
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.
WHAT CAN I DO IF I WAS INJURED IN AN INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT AT WORK?
According to the most recent statistics published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 100 workers die each week due to workplace hazards.
The chief dangers for construction and industrial workers include...
WHAT CAN I DO IF A DOG BITES MY CHILD?
Put simply, injuries can get expensive. If you were not at fault for your injuries or your child’s injuries, it is unfair for you to pay related expenses on your own. At Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, we believe the responsible party should be required to absorb the cost, as well as...
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD WAS HURT ON A SCHOOL BUS?
It can be terrifying to hear that your child has been involved in a school bus accident. When you put them on the bus every morning for school, you put your child’s safety in the...
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY LOVED ONE IS BEING NEGLECTED IN THEIR NURSING HOME?
If you are caregiver or relative of an aging adult, you have likely heard heartbreaking stories of elder abuse and neglect. The good news is that, while your loved one will likely spend the majority of the time out from under your watchful eye, there is much you can do to protect...
CASPER, MEADOWS, SCHWARTZ & COOK LOOKS BACK AT A FANTASTIC 2017 FOR OUR FIRM
Welcome to the 2017 Year in Review of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook and our Walnut Creek personal injury attorneys. We had an incredible year thanks to the dedication, know-how, and client-focused approach our team of attorneys and legal professionals use for every case we take. Please join us in a quick review...