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Pedestrian Safety Tips from San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyers
On December 3, a 65-year-old man and 64-year-old woman were injured in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco. Both people were crossing the street when they were struck by a driver, who then fled the scene. Unfortunately, the man later died from his injuries. While drivers should watch for pedestrians, it is also important… Read More »
Two Members Of R&B Band, Tower of Power, Hit By An Amtrak Train In Oakland
Two members of the R&B band, Tower of Power, are in critical condition after they were hit by an Amtrak train on Thursday night near Jack London Square in Oakland, California. Tower of Power, Drummer Dave Garibaldi, sustained facial and head injuries. It has been reported that a complete recovery is expected. The band’s… Read More »
What You Should Know After The Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire – Premises Liability: Fires
Just last month, a warehouse fire materialized in Oakland, California, claiming the most fatalities in a United States building since 2003, according to the National Fire Protection Association. While investigators considered several possible causes for the Ghost Ship Fire, primarily concerning defects in electrical appliances, they do not provide a conclusive explanation as to… Read More »
Mary Alexander Investigates Ghost Ship Fire Scene
Mary Alexander, a San Francisco based personal injury attorney, is investigating the Ghost Ship fire scene where the lives of 36 people were claimed in a blaze early last month. As you can tell by the picture, there is not much left of the warehouse where numerous people lived and frequent dance parties were… Read More »
Oakland Ghost Ship Lawsuit filed after Warehouse Fire Claims 36 Lives
An Oakland Ghost Ship lawsuit filed against Oakland’s Ghost Ship warehouse owner alleges numerous people were aware of the dangers the building posed long before the deadly blaze claimed 36 lives in December. Families of individuals killed in the warehouse are teaming up in a lawsuit against Ghost Ship’s owners as well as employees… Read More »
Multiple Lawsuits Filed After Oakland Ghost Ship Fire Claims More Than 30 Lives
Late on Friday, December 2, a fire broke out that would consume much of an Oakland warehouse dubbed the “Ghost Ship” by tenants and neighbors. The fire took the lives of many attending a music event, including Michela Gregory and Griffin Madden. Now, a CNN story reports that lawsuits have been filed after the… Read More »
Ghost Ship Lawsuit Filed After Tragic Oakland Warehouse Fire
The parents of a young lady and man that were killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire have filed a lawsuit against the owner and operators of the Oakland warehouse for maintaining an unlawful “death trap” that caught fire and killed 36 people. The Ghost Ship lawsuit was filed in the Alameda County Superior… Read More »
Tragic Oakland Fire Kills Dozens
As of early Monday, December 5, firefighters had recovered the remains of 36 individuals lost in what is described as one of California’s worst building fires in modern history. Most victims of the Oakland fire were reportedly in their teens, twenties, and thirties. A spokesman for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department said that one… Read More »
Personal Injury Lawyers in San Francisco Offering Wet Road Driving Tips
With winter upon us, we are experiencing what is often the rainiest time of the year. With rain often comes wet roads. Unfortunately, wet, slick roads sometimes lead to accidents. Luckily, there are several things you can do to be a safer driver, even when the roads are wet. dir=”auto”>Make sure your windshield wipers… Read More »
ELDER ABUSE IN NURSING HOMES
While it might come as a surprise… Perpetrators of elder abuse in nursing homes are not always those employed by the facility. In a recent article published in HealthDay, many residents of nursing homes suffer from abuse at the hands of other residents. The article cites a study that concluded that “one in five… Read More »