San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Located in Santa Clara County, San Jose, California, is in the heart of the Silicon Valley, with a population of 989,500. It is the third largest city in California, and the 10th largest city in the United States. In San Jose’s downtown area, there is the California State University San Jose, several large technology companies, the HP Pavilion and a very lively nightlife of restaurants and bars. Since the downtown area is conducive to foot and bicycle traffic, there is a greater risk of accidents involving pedestrians and cars.

Have you or a loved one been injured in San Jose, California? If so, please call the law office of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get your free consultation from one of our experienced lawyers. We specialize in personal injury claims ranging from wrongful death claims to workplace injuries. Please visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more information on how we can help you today.

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Posted In: BRAIN & SPINAL CORD INJURY , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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San Mateo County's ombudsman program for elder abuse lost 20% of its budget due to Governor Schwarzenegger's state service cuts. The ombudsman program investigates claims of elder abuse in the area, servicing about 500 elder-care facilities and over 9,000 senior citizens. The program receives thousands of complains and more than 300 complaints involve elder abuse annually. To learn more about elder abuse and elder rights, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

The ombudsman program is considered to be vital in preserving senior health and rights on the Peninsula. In addition to investigating complaints, the program also performs random inspections of elder service facilities and old age homes. Elder abuse can come in many forms: physical, psychological, sexual, and financial. Sadly, the elderly population is often one that is overlooked and under cared for. Abusers can be family members, friends, health care professionals, or cons attempting to take advantage of seniors.

If you believe you or someone close to you has been the victim of elder abuse in Northern California, please get seek legal immediately. At the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have over 50 years combined experience. Let us help you in this time of uncertainty and need. Call us toll-free at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) and receive a private consultation with a lawyer at no cost. Help is a phone call away.

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Posted In: ELDER ABUSE , PREMISES LIABILITY

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Riding bicycles may be a green way to save gas, but it also carries with it significant risk of injury. A Santa Rosa, Northern California resident was recently hit by a car and later died in the hospital. Road conditions, lighting and poor driving are all causes of bicycle accidents. Bike accidents may result in a variety of different injuries, including spinal, brain and head injury, paralysis, and often times may be fatal. If you or a loved one has been in a bicycle, automobile, or pedestrian accident, please contact us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now, and get a free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys.

A Santa Rosa, CA resident suffered massive head injuries after being struck by a car on October 22, 2008. After being on life support, she died on Friday, October 24. Reportedly, the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and was riding against traffic. Additionally, she may have been intoxicated. There are extreme risks in riding a bicycle nowadays considering that cars are reluctant to share the road with bicyclists, and more people are taking the risk of not wearing helmets.

Greenberg & Rudman LLP represents clients in personal injury claims ranging from pedestrian accidents to road design and defects. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and visit our website at www.alawpro.com to find out more about personal injury claims. Call us now for a free consultation and to learn about your rights.

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Posted In: CAR ACCIDENT , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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While connecting to Highway 87 from I-280, a man in a Chevy pick-up truck crashed into another car. The collision threw the 27-year-old victim from his car, and he died at the scene. Merging onto a highway from a connector or onramp is one of the most dangerous and frightening parts of Northern California driving. While Bay Area freeways are nearly a must for getting around, they can be extremely hazardous for a variety of reasons. If you have been injured in a freeway-related accident, please visit our website at www.alawpro.com or call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO to receive a free consultation with an attorney.

The victim, a San Jose man, was driving southbound on 280 attempting to merge onto southbound 87. He was headed for the left lane on the connector ramp when the accident occurred, ejecting him from the pickup truck. Authorities stated that alcohol was a likely factor. While drunk driving is a constant road danger, NoCal freeways possess many other hazards including high speeds, multiple connectors, onramps and off ramps, heavy traffic, and large vehicles such as tractor trailers and buses.

Been in a freeway merging crash in the Bay Area? Please call 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) for your free and confidential consultation. We have more than 50 years combined legal experience. We are here to serve you now. Please call and visit our website at www.alawpro.com.

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Posted In: BUS ACCIDENT , CAR ACCIDENT , MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT , TRUCKING ACCIDENT , WRONGFUL DEATH

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An oil tanker truck traveling southbound on Northern California’s Interstate 880 near Oakland was struck by a car, which caused the 8,600 gallons of gas cargo to explode and burn. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident. However, the busy Bay Area freeway was shut down for nearly thirteen hours. Due to their size and weight, big rig trucking accidents significantly contribute to the number of motor vehicle accidents. Also significant in big rig truck accidents is the cargo that they are transporting. Liability of accidents may extend to the driver, the employer of the driver, the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer, the owner of the container being transported, and the owner of the cargo. Possible results of these types of accidents range from fatal deaths, to brain and spinal injuries to severe burns.

The accident happened at 6:15 a.m. on October 22, 2008 on the southbound stretch of Interstate 880 near Fifth Avenue in Oakland. A sedan, in an attempt to change lanes, crashed into the median, and ricocheted into the oil tanker. The explosion and fire only damaged the surface of the interstate, and the structural integrity of the highway was not threatened, the California Department of Transportation reported after its inspection.

A Northern California personal injury law firm can help you with your claim involving big rig trucks. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), and get a free consultation from a knowledgeable attorney. We specialize in a wide range of personal injury claims, including truck and bus accidents, and accidents resulting in burns and electrocution. Visit our website at www.alawpro.com to find out more about the various personal injury claims.

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Posted In: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT , TRUCKING ACCIDENT

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