Author Archives: maryalexander
Two major things lawmakers should consider with autonomous cars
Although media attention on the subject has died down, residents across the state of California and the nation may still have some concerns about autonomous cars. This is especially true when it comes to liability. And while some experts claims that most state products liability laws will cover many of the issues that could… Read More »
Bay Area resident exposes distracted drivers
Distracted driving is a growing problem in Oakland, San Jose, San Mateo and San Francisco as well as the rest of the state. Even though it is illegal to drive while reading, writing or sending a text message in California (and has been since January 1, 2009) countless people still do it. Texting drivers… Read More »
Baby dies after contracting flesh eating virus from bed linens
Giving birth prematurely can be a scary thing for many mothers but they often trust that most hospital neonatal units know what to do and will provide the best possible care to their child. But as our San Francisco County readers will soon see, this trust can be broken when a child dies and… Read More »
Fatal crash in San Marcos raises concerns about bicyclist safety
When a 22-year-old California bicyclist entered the intersection at the corner of Grand Avenue and Las Posas Road in San Marcos, he may have thought that he had the right-of-way. After all, the traffic near him had a red light; there was little reason to suspect that an accident was literally just around the… Read More »
Why wearing a seat belt is so important in an accident
Even though California is ranked one of the highest in the nation for wearing seat belts, there is still that small percentage of drivers who don’t. Accident victims are brought in to emergency rooms every year with serious or even fatal injuries, simply because they were not wearing their seat belt. But it might… Read More »
How a school sports waiver can complicate liability claims
Some of our California readers may have already heard the story about the Massachusetts football player who is currently in a coma and believed to have suffered brain damage because of his involvement in the sport. This isn’t the first time his story has captured national attention, but because of the circumstances surrounding his… Read More »
Researchers find sleep loss causes brain damage in mice
There are a lot of ways that a person can suffer a brain injury. From slips and falls to motor vehicle accidents, a brain injury is often caused by a sudden impact to a person’s brain. This has always been the long-standing belief held by millions the world over. But researchers at the University… Read More »
Failure to yield to pedestrians leaves boy and babysitter injured
A serious pedestrian accident here in San Francisco this month is once again highlighting the many dangers in our city, even in crosswalk areas. Some of our readers may have already heard about the crash that left a 5-year-old boy with a head injury and injured the leg of his babysitter. Officers with the… Read More »
California student injured by car while crossing street
The most important aspect of many San Francisco residents’ lives is their children. Parents expect their children will be safe when they send them off to school, and it can be devastating when that is not the case. Recently, for example, a California student was injured after a motor vehicle accident occurred outside the… Read More »
Cesarean sections: there is a balance between benefits and risk
The chances that our readers have been pregnant themselves or at least know a woman that has been are pretty high. During a pregnancy, due dates can be a funny thing. At first, they are extremely exciting. A day approximately nine months into the future gets circled on a calendar, and the weeks are… Read More »