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Driving in general is a dangerous activity that can put a person at risk at any given moment. However, if the driver is negligent by going at high speeds, or driving under the influence, then it puts more people in the path of that danger. Drivers are required to have insurance in California so that if an accident does occur, he/she may be able to compensate the other person for property damage or injuries that occurred during the crash. If you have been involved in a car accident and think that you are entitled to compensation, then call the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

On January 15, 2010, a driver was killed in Oakland near San Leandro Street after he crashed into a pole or a parked vehicle. The accident happened around midnight, and after the car hit the object, it burst into flames. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene of the crash. Police are still investigating the details surrounding the incident. In an unrelated accident on January 14, a motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the center divide on Power Avenue in Pittsburg. The accident happened in the early hours of the morning, and it was determined that the motorcyclist was intoxicated at the time of the incident. He was wearing his helmet, but he remains on life support.

Thankfully these accidents did not involve another party because the damage could have been exponential. Driving under the influence is likely viewed as negligent behavior in civil court, and has serious consequences. Would you like to learn about your rights in an accident that you were recently involved in? Then call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We take on large insurance companies and corporations and are not afraid to fight in court. Please visit www.alawpro.com for more information on car and motorcycle accidents.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

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Thousands of workers died each year in employment related injuries. These injuries and deaths can occur in a variety of workplaces, including construction, agriculture, and roadway repair. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has issued statistics on job safety and work related injuries and illness, which has found that:

• More than 5,400 workers died from an occupational injury in 2007 and over four million suffered injuries;
• Over 9,000 workers are treated in emergency rooms each year;
• In 2006, approximately 23,100 children and adolescents were injured on farms, and about 20% was from working on the farms;
• Between 1992 and 2007, about 8,088 farmers and farm workers died from work related injuries, with the leading cause of death to be tractor overturns;
• In 2007 in the construction industry, there were 1,178 fatal work injuries, which is the most of any sector;
• Construction workers suffered from over 135,000 injuries, and 35% of those incidents occurred from contact with objects and equipment;
• Between 1995 and 2002, there were 844 highway workers killed on road construction sites, which is the most frequent type of fatal workplace event.

Have you been injured on the job, or have a family member who has been killed during his/her employment? You may be entitled to compensation, but you need to call an experienced attorney first. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have over 50 years of combined experience, and may be able to help you in your case. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay fees or costs unless we win the case for you. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about these types of accidents and the injuries that may result, like brain and spinal cord injuries.

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Posted In: BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY , PREMISES LIABILITY , SLIP & FALL , WRONGFUL DEATH

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There are many critical parts of a lawsuit, including the preparation, trial and judgment of the case. However, one of the most important aspects of a lawsuit is actually filing it on time. Many people lose the ability to possibly be obtained for their injuries because they missed the deadline to file the lawsuit. If a person needs more time to find evidence, or to do legal research on their case, they may be able to ask for a continuance on the matter after the case has been filed. But if the case has not been filed, then the person may just be out of luck.

The statute of limitations varies for different kinds of cases. For example, there is no deadline for a prosecutor to press criminal charges for a murder, but there is a deadline for civil cases. The statute of limitations for civil cases is usually limited to a couple of years, depending on the state that the case is taking place in. The reason for these statutes is to protect people from being liable for the rest of their lives, and to give some responsibility to those injured in pursuing their claims. The deadlines also help with the collection of evidence because as time goes on, evidence starts to disappear or witnesses begin to move away or even pass away.

For most personal injury cases in California, the statute of limitations is between one and three years. There are exceptions to the rule—for example, if you were delayed in finding out your injuries, then the start of the allotted time period may start later than the initial accident. To find out your rights and whether you can still file a claim for personal injuries or property damage, call the lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation. You can contact us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Visit www.alawpro.com to find out more about the different types of personal injury cases and to learn more about our law firm.

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Most young children spend their time running around, expending their energy, while their parents may be worried about playground injuries or about whether they are playing too close to a busy street. But who would have thought that children’s clothes could be causing injuries, and even death? Unfortunately, the way to find out that certain clothes are unsafe for children is actually after a child has been harmed or killed. Do you believe that your child was injured or killed because of the negligence of someone else? Then call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In December, 2009, Sunsations, Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall of children’s drawstring hoodies because of the threat of serious injury that the sweatshirts posed. The sweatshirts that are being recalled are those with hoods and drawstrings. Those drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard if they are caught in playground equipment or other objects. In the late 1990s, the CPSC actually issued guideline instructions for the removal of these drawstrings from children’s clothing, both from the hood and from the waist. The guidelines urge parents to use alternatives to drawstrings, such as buttons, or Velcro.

The recall is for over 12,000 children’s hooded sweatshirts—they can be returned to the manufacturer, Sunsations, Inc. for a full refund, or parents can remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts. Your case is important to us. The law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP is committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. Please pick up the phone and call us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to learn about your rights. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our law firm and the different types of personal injury cases that we handle.

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Posted In: PRODUCT LIABILITY , WRONGFUL DEATH

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Pinole is part of Contra Costa County and is home to about 20,000 residents. It is considered to be a bedroom community of the surrounding large cities, like San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The city was incorporated in 1903 and quickly expanded when the Southern Pacific Railroad was built. Some notable residents from Pinole are Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt from the band Green Day and Gino Torretta, a Heisman Trophy winner. Pinole offers its residents enjoyment of East Bay Improv and the Pinole Community Players, two performance groups in the area.

Have you been involved in a car accident in Pinole, are now injured and can’t return to work? The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP might be able to help you in your case. We can’t undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we may be able to help obtain compensation for your injuries or for property damage. Call one of our experienced attorneys now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation, or visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.

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Positioned on the San Francisco Peninsula, Millbrae is a city of 20,718 people. It is located near San Francisco, Burlingame and the San Francisco International Airport. It’s part of San Mateo County and was first developed by Darius Ogden Mills. There is a wetland area in Millbrae that houses the endangered species San Francisco garter snake. The area is serviced by Highways 101 and 280, BART, SamTrans and Caltrain.

A SamTrans bus driver, Sharon Tebo-Davis, was arrested on January 12, 2010 on suspicion of driving under the influence after she crashed into another car. She failed to yield to the other car at a stop light. No one was injured on the special disabilities bus. Bus accidents like this one may be attributed to the negligence of the driver, or the driver of another vehicle. If it is shown that the driver was acting negligently by being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, then the county may be liable for a lawsuit. Contact the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. Pick up the phone and dial 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to talk to an experienced attorney. Visit www.alawpro.com to read more about bus accidents and the injuries that may result.

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Located within driving distance to Richmond, Berkeley and El Sobrante, El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County and has a population of 23,171 people. The name of the city in Spanish literally means “little hill” and was founded by refugees after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. El Cerrito’s largest shopping center is the El Cerrito Plaza, which has a variety of different shops and restaurants. Nation’s Giant Hamburgers is actually headquartered in El Cerrito. The area is serviced by local buses and BART.

There are also many recreational parks in the area, including the Hillside Natural Area, Huber Park, Cerrito Vista Park and Arlington Park. There is also the Ohlone Greenway, which is a trail for bikers, walkers and runners. Have you been injured in one of El Cerrito’s public parks? If you have, and it was because of the negligent maintenance of the park, then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP may be able to help you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation of your case. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about premises liability and profiles on our attorneys.

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There are many hazardous and dangerous professions, including construction and other jobs involving large vehicles and equipment. Although there might be safety precautions put in place, accidents still may occur because of equipment malfunction or human error. Employees who are injured during work may be entitled to worker’s compensation for their injuries, but if they file for worker’s compensation, they may not be able to file third party personal injury lawsuits against their employers. If you are unsure about whether you have a legal cause of action, then you should contact the lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In Cotati on December 21, 2009, Vicente Zaragoza was killed by a front loaded at the Sonoma County dump. He was employed by Sonoma Compost and had worked there 10 years this month. Zaragoza was wearing a safety vest and hat and was sorting through plastics and metal from a pile when he was run over by a front loader while it was backing up. The front loader generally emits a beeping sound when it backs up—Cal/OSHA will be investigating the incident and the equipment for the next couple of months. The driver stated that he simply did not see Zaragoza because he was in a blind spot. In an unrelated accident on December 22, Jose Villaneuva was struck and killed by a dump truck in Redwood City. The accident happened around Marine Parkway and Twin Dolphin Drive when Villaneuva was helping the truck driver back up.

The incident is still under investigation and the cause of the accident is still unknown. Villaneuva was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. These accidents are very unfortunate and not only affect the victims’ families but also the other employees. If the investigations show that there was equipment malfunction or if there was negligence, then the victims’ families may be able to pursue a lawsuit to be compensated for their injuries. Greenberg & Rudman LLP represents people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. We have won over $150 million for our clients in verdicts and settlements. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more on construction accidents and personal injury lawsuits.

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Posted In: PREMISES LIABILITY , TRUCKING ACCIDENT , WRONGFUL DEATH

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Did you know that driving under the influence of alcohol could be considered to be negligent behavior, and if someone causes injuries to you in a car accident, they could be responsible for your injuries? With New Year’s Eve around the corner, police will have DUI checkpoints placed all around the Bay Area, but that doesn’t mean that all DUI drivers will be caught, and it certainly doesn’t mean that they couldn’t cause damage on the roadway before being caught. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP may be able to help you in your situation, so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

According to the California Highway Patrol, 12 people have already died in accidents over the Christmas holiday weekend. Approximately half of those victims were not wearing seatbelts. The CHP also reports that drunk driving arrests are up to 549 this year, as compared to 409 in 2008. Drinking and driving can be considered to be negligent behavior in a court of law because a reasonable person in that drunk driver’s position would likely understand that it is not safe to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of alcohol. If the drunk driver is found liable, then he could face significant damages to the victim or the victim’s family.

The damages that the drunk driver could face include property damages to the victim’s car, or other belongings, medical bills, and even wrongful death damages. The lawyers of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had over 50 years of combined experience and may be able to help you in your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay us a penny unless we win the case for you. You can reach us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, or visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on personal injury lawsuits.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , WRONGFUL DEATH

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Trains can be particularly dangerous to pedestrians and vehicles stopped on the tracks. These large vehicles usually have several railway cars attached, which makes it incredibly hard for the train to stop in a short amount of time. There is also additional danger to the passengers riding on the train. In 2009, there were 17 fatalities on the Caltrain railroad tracks, which service a large portion of the San Francisco Bay Area.

There were two separate accidents on Caltrains this December. The first incident occurred on December 21, 2009 when Caltrain hit an unoccupied vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was able to escape right before the crash; the incident resulted in no injuries, but there was damage to the railroad tracks. The second incident occurred on December 23 when a man stepped onto the tracks in Mountain View. The man was killed at the San Antonio Station around 5:10 p.m. but there were no injuries to the passengers on the train. Since the accident happened during peak commuting hours, the passengers were boarded onto another train.

Unfortunately, many of these Caltrain accidents occur as a result of intentional suicides. However, there may be accidents in which the deaths were unintentional and may be attributed to the negligence of the train conductor or because of the poor maintenance of Caltrain or its railroad tracks. Have you or a loved one been injured by Caltrain and want to obtain compensation for your injuries? If so, then call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for your free consultation. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about personal injury lawsuits and train accidents.

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Elder abuse can take many forms—physical, mental, financial and sexual. Many of the senior citizens who are victims of elder abuse may not speak out about their abuse because their abusers are their sole caretakers, or are unable to speak out because of their physical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or stroke patients. Others just may not be aware that they are being abused and do not realize that they have a legal cause of action for their injuries. Do you believe that you are being abused, or believe that a loved one is being abused? Then you should contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP law firm to get a free consultation right away—we can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

A jury in Ventura County, California awarded $7.75 to Maria Arellano and her family on Friday, December 11, 2009 for an elder abuse cause of action. The lawsuit involved a videotape of Arellano being abused by an employee of the Fillmore Convalescent Center, Monica Garcia. Garcia pleaded no contest to simple battery and was attributed with 20% of the lawsuit damages. Arellano was a stroke patient who was unable to communicate her abuse; however, despite the lawsuit, she is still under the care of the same convalescent center. The family was awarded $2.75 million in actual damages and $5 million in punitive damages.

The damages of this case were divided between the center (40%), the owner, Eduard Gonzalez (40%) and Garcia. During the lawsuit, the Arellano family met another stroke victim, Daniel Sanchez, who lived across the hall and who may have also been abused. Sanchez’s family has also filed an elder abuse lawsuit on his behalf. Do you suspect that a loved one is being abused? If so, then you need to call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case. We may not be able to bring your loved ones back, or undo an injury, but we can help you obtain compensation for those injuries. You can contact us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Visit www.alawpro.com to read more information on elder abuse and read profiles on our attorneys.

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Named for a Native American tribe, Suisun City is positioned in Solano County, near Suisun Bay. The city is home to 26,118 people and is within driving distance to Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo. Suisun City is considered to be a suburb of San Francisco and attracts many commuters to its affordable housing and small town feel. Suisun City is serviced by an Amtrak station and highways 80 and 12.

Commuting to and from San Francisco, or other large cities in the Bay Area, may expose you to additional dangers on the road. Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and can leave you injured for the rest of your life. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident because of the negligence of someone else, then you need to contact the lawyers at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay unless we win the case for you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation. Check us out at www.alawpro.com for more information on car accidents and the different types of injuries that may occur.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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