January 2018

Biking is one of the most popular ways to commute in California. It provides a bit of exercise and helps the environment, plus the weather is almost always favorable. Unfortunately, bicyclists in San Jose too often have to risk their safety to get to work by bike. Distracted and negligent drivers caused many of the accidents that injured and killed 357 bicyclists in San Jose in 2015, but there were some that bicyclists could have prevented. If you have experienced a personal injury while riding your bike in the Bay Area, our San Jose personal injury attorneys can help. Obey these state and local biking laws to increase your safety.. California Statewide Biking Laws The California Vehicle Code contains laws...

Natural disasters in California have made headlines many times in the past year. Californians have had to survive everything from record-breaking wildfires to deadly mudslides. One of the most prevalent natural disasters in The Golden State is the earthquake – as residents near Berkeley were reminded with a 4.4-magnitude quake on January 4, 2018. This earthquake didn’t cause much more than a mild rumble, but other quakes in the region could cause much worse damage in the future. Keep yourself and your family safe by knowing how to prevent injury during an earthquake. Drop, Cover, and Hold On The three keywords to remember in the event of a more serious earthquake are drop, cover, and hold. If you’re inside a...

The most tragic deaths are preventable – deaths that would not have happened were it not for the carelessness or negligence of someone else. As a parent, it may be impossible to imagine yourself as the negligent party in your child’s injury…or worse. While you can’t always control the outcome of a car accident, there are ways you can greatly improve your child’s safety and decrease the risk of serious injuries. Our San Jose car accident attorneys suggest the following tips: Use a Car Seat or Booster Seat Every Ride In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 618,000 children in the U.S. rode without the use of the proper safety seat or belt...

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This quote, originally used to discuss fire safety, applies in all personal injury situations. It is always better to prevent an accident from ever happening than to try to recover from injuries or illnesses. Our team of San Jose personal injury lawyers want to help you make 2018 the year of complete health and safety by focusing on injury prevention. Take a bit of time now to ensure your success for the entire year. You’ll thank yourself later! Make That Doctor’s Appointment Are you like most people who put off going to the doctor year after year? You might feel strong and healthy, but it’s...