Category Archives: Municipal Issues
Can You Sue San Francisco for Speed Bumps? The Answer May Surprise You
Most car accident lawsuits involve collisions. When these lawsuits are filed, it is almost always due to the negligence of drivers. But drivers are not the only negligent parties that can cause car accidents. Sometimes, the roads themselves are built or maintained in such a way that makes them inherently dangerous. When dangerous roads… Read More »
Safety Concerns Continue for San Francisco BART Passengers
When BART was first introduced in the Bay Area, it was hailed as a major success for public transit. Suddenly, people from all walks of life were able to travel easily from one side of the greater San Francisco area to the other. But as the years go by, serious safety issues are emerging…. Read More »
Municipal Vehicles Cause Mayhem in San Francisco Area
San Francisco relies on numerous municipal vehicles to carry out important functions, such as transporting trash, towing away cars, and responding to emergencies. Unfortunately, these vehicles and their drivers often end up creating more issues than they solve. To make matters even worse, municipal vehicles are often heavy and cumbersome, which makes crashes even… Read More »
Attorney Mary Alexander Authored an Article for CAOC’s Forum Discussing Voir Dire in Public Property Roadway Cases
California’s roads are driven by tens of millions of people everyday. Some of those roads, highways, freeways and streets are considered to be in a “dangerous condition” even when the weather is perfect and the driver is all alone. Litigating such cases can be difficult, and helping a jury understand the grading of a… Read More »
When Is a City Responsible for the Actions of Public Servants?
Did you know that if a city official hurts or injures a person while fulfilling the duties of their job, the city could be liable for damages? This is an area of civil law that not everyone knows about, and many would think that this doesn’t happen often. However, the action of public servants… Read More »