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Motorcycles may be more dangerous on the road because they are smaller in size, are not as stable because of their two wheels and may be harder for other motorists to see. On the other hand, although big rig trucks might be more stable driving on the road, they have dangerous blind spots in which they cannot see if a vehicle is in a certain area. Big rig trucks might also be dangerous when they are making turns at a high speed, or trying to maneuver the large truck in a busy area. Motorcyclists may protect themselves by wearing leather shields along their body, and making sure that they are always wearing a helmet. However, there are times when a motorcycle may face a larger vehicle and result in a deadly crash.

On April 20, 2009, a motorcyclist was killed on Highway 580 on the border of Alameda and San Joaquin counties. The motorcycle collided with a big rig truck, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident, and had to close down one lane of the road in order for emergency crews to respond. In another accident on April 22, 2009, Lajuane Singleton, the driver of a disabled car, was killed when a tow truck rear ended his car. Singleton’s vehicle was stalled out on the shoulder of the road when the tow truck struck it from behind. Police have reported that the tow truck was driving through the area, and was not on its way to help Singleton.

Being in such a deadly accident would be a tremendous blow to the victim and his family and loved ones. We may not be able to bring the victim back, but the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we recover money for you. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our experienced trial attorneys. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com for more information on motorcycle and big rig truck accident injuries.

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After laws are made by the legislature, and passes through the governor or the President, they are enacted and then need to be enforced by the executive government. There are different branches that enforce the law, such as the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The different branches or departments might make further changes to the statutes in order to fit their particular area. Do you have a lawsuit that you wish to pursue? To learn more about the lawsuit and your rights, you should speak to a lawyer at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced attorney.

The judicial system is divided between state and federal government. At the state level, there are superior courts, appellate courts and the state supreme court. At the federal level, there are district courts, courts of appeal and then the United States Supreme Court. Superior courts in states are divided by county and handle everything from criminal matters to probate matters. The federal court system is first divided by districts, such as the Northern California District. If either of the parties in the lawsuit is unhappy with the result from the lowest court, then they may appeal the decision to the next level. For the federal government, the court of appeals system is divided into circuits. There are eleven circuits in all, and California is part of the Ninth Circuit, which also includes Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii. If the parties are still unhappy with the result in the court of appeals, then they may appeal to the United States Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court reviews the cases that are appealing to it, and decide which ones they will hear. Thus, if the case is denied, then the parties will not be able to appeal any further.

The court system is extremely complicated and may include different rules for different courts. For example, local courts may only require two copies to accompany any documents that are filed in the court, but federal courts may require eight or more copies per document filed. If you do not file the documents correctly, that could potentially end your case. So, it would be best if you had an experienced attorney by your side. Greenberg & Rudman LLP only represents injured clients and the families of wrongful death victims whose injury or loss occurred in the State of California. If you are in need of a California car accident attorney or California personal injury lawyer, please call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about our areas of practice.

Would you like to know more about how laws are made? Go to Part 1: CURIOUS ABOUT HOW LAWS ARE MADE? CALL SAN FRANCISCO PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS (Part 1 of 2)

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As educated as many Americans are, there are a lot of common misperceptions on how laws are made in the United States. Laws are not made by lawyers or judges, but rather by the legislative branch of the government. The other two branches of the government are the executive and judicial. The executive branch is led by the President of the United States, and includes his cabinet, governors and other organizations, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The judicial branch is made up of the court system. Lawyers are here to help citizens make sure that those laws are fair and constitutional. If you have a lawsuit and need the help of an attorney, you should contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

For laws or statutes in states, they are created by the state senate and state representatives, and for federal laws, they are written and pass through Congress. There are certain laws and statutes that need to pass through voters. For example, recently California had a vote on Proposition 8, the amendment to make marriage between same sex couples legal. Since it was to amend the California Constitution, the law dictates that it has to be voted on by the voters. However, many other statutes and laws are voted on by representatives and senators. That is why it is so important to vote for representatives and senators who represent your interests and desires.

Some laws are created to make sure that citizens are able to recover damages for any injuries they have suffered or to make sure that they have a way to address their grievances. For example, there are tort laws which allow for people to bring wrongful death or personal injury lawsuits because of someone else’s negligence. The laws define what negligence is, and the type and extent of damages that a person may recover. These laws are usually different between different states. To find out what the laws in California are in your specific circumstance, you should talk to a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements. Please also check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about lawsuits and the different types of laws in California.

Want to know more about the U.S. government and how laws are made? Go to Part 2: LAWS ARE CREATED BY LEGISLATURE, ENFORCED BY EXECUTIVE AND MONITORED BY JUDICIAL BRANCH. (Part 2 of 2)

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Located near Redwood City, San Mateo, and San Francisco, San Carlos has a population of 27,718 people. San Carlos is an affluent suburb positioned halfway between San Francisco and San Jose and is also near the San Francisco International Airport. It also has its own airport and two museums, the Hiller Air Museum and the San Carlos History Museum. There are also two transit systems in San Carlos, the San Mateo County Transit system and Caltrain. Since San Carlos is a suburb, it may be perfect for commuters working in San Francisco and San Jose. This may increase the number of car or train accidents in the area.

Train accidents may be particularly devastating because of the large size of the trains and the number of passengers that they may carry, especially along the San Francisco Peninsula during rush hour traffic. If you have been injured by Caltrain, or by a metropolitan transit system, you need to speak to an experienced attorney right away. We can help you fight for your rights. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation and confidential consultation from one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about train accidents.

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Situated in Contra Costa County, Lafayette has a population of 23,908 residents. The city was named after Marquis de Lafayette, a French military hero in the American Revolution. The area is known for its many hills and beautiful homes. Lafayette is within driving distance to Walnut Creek, Concord, Alamo and Danville. It is accessible by Highway 24 and has its own BART station. Lafayette not only attracts residents to the area with its gorgeous houses, but is also easily accessible to the larger cities in the Bay Area.

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in Lafayette? The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP had years of experience representing people who have been injured, or who have suffered property damage as a result of someone else’s negligence. We can’t bring a loved one back, or heal your injuries, but we can help you fight for your rights. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We take cases on a contingency basis, which means that we will pay all costs, and you will not owe us anything unless we win your case for you. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more on our attorneys and the areas of law that we practice.

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Hundreds of car accidents occur around the Bay Area on each given day. Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in death, and likely could have been prevented. Many drivers may underestimate the importance of following certain laws, such as using the turn blinker to change lanes, or just following common sense principles, like not driving when you’re tired. There were several vehicle accidents around the Bay Area this week, one of which included a big rig truck and a pedestrian on the side of the road. If you have been injured in a car, or truck accident, you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free consultation. We can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In the early hours of Friday, April 17, 2009, three men in a BMW were killed in St. Helena on Pratt Avenue. The police are still investigating the accident and have not indicated the cause of the deaths. On April 18, 2009 on Highway 99 near Merced in the Central Valley, a bus driver was killed by a big rig. The bus driver was driving a bus containing forty one people when the bus ran out of fuel. The driver, John Haen, had walked to Merced for fuel, and then was escorted back to the bus by a CHP officer. Haen was struck as he was filling the empty gas tank, and was thrown 70 feet. The big rig truck also hit the bus, and the CHP officer’s vehicle, which was parked in front of the bus. In another unrelated accident on Saturday, the driver of a car involved in a single vehicle crash was killed on Highway 280 in Los Altos Hills. There was no report of injury to the passenger in the car, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Being in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience, but the injuries suffered as a result of the accident could affect the rest of your life. We may not be able to prevent the injury from happening, or make the injuries disappear, but we can help make the lawsuit process a lot easier on you and your family. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had over fifty years of experience, and have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about big rig accidents.

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Television and movies depict lawsuits to be quick, easy and mostly taking place in the courtroom. This is a common misperception, and in reality, only a very small percentage of civil lawsuits actually make it to trial. Lawsuits can actually be incredibly painstaking, and may drag on for years and years. The stress and costs of attorneys and the court process may make the procedure not worthwhile at the end. These are just a few of the reasons why settlements are so popular in civil lawsuits. Settlements are beneficial to both parties because both sides will likely get what they want, and do not have to risk putting the issue up to the judge or a jury.

Settlements may happen from the very beginning of the lawsuit to possibly the night before the verdict comes out from a jury or bench trial. The attorneys on both sides of the case may evaluate the amount of damage that could be done if the case goes to trial compared to the amount that the other party would settle the case for. For example, a large insurance company may settle a case for $25,000 if the entire lawsuit could cost them over $100,000 in attorney fees, especially if the chance of the victim winning is slightly increased because of certain circumstances. Many times, corporations or insurance companies being sued may request that a confidentiality agreement be signed before it agrees to settle a lawsuit. The victim may see that as an opportunity to get the lawsuit out of the way while still obtaining some compensation for his damages. Settlements may also include a provision which says that the party being sued does not admit liability for the lawsuit, or that the victim will not sue them in the future for any related injuries.

Settlements are beneficial for several reasons, but it all depends on the circumstances of your case. If you are in the middle of a lawsuit and do not have the benefit of counsel, or you want to pursue a lawsuit to recover damages for injuries that you have suffered, you need to call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately. Our attorneys have been involved in lawsuits against large corporations and insurance companies and could help you in your lawsuit. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis—this means that you do not pay us unless we win your case for you. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the areas of law that we practice.

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Bus drivers have a big responsibility because of the large size of their vehicle and because more buses are likely to exist in larger cities with more people, which increases the chance of accidents. Bus drivers must not only pay attention to the road, but are also responsible for occurrences inside of the bus. For example, a fight between passengers on the bus may affect the driver’s ability to maneuver the vehicle safely, and would require the driver to take a certain course of action. Have you been injured in a car accident? Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

A woman, Gloria Aguilar, in New York won a jury trial against the New York City Transit for $27.5 million. The lawsuit arose from an accident that occurred in 2005 when a bus ran over Aguilar’s leg and crushed it. Aguilar had to have her leg amputated below the knee after the accident, but two weeks later, there was an infection in her leg and she had to have the rest of it amputated to the groin. Although the jury found that Aguilar was negligent because she did not look both ways before crossing the street, it still attributed full responsibility to New York City Transit. It was also contended that Aguilar was outside of the pedestrian crosswalk when she was struck. The New York City Transit will likely appeal the verdict. The damages that Aguilar received will likely be to take care of her medical condition for the rest of her life, and to compensate for the fact that she has not been able to work since the accident.

Losing a loved one can be incredibly tough. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We have obtained over $150 million in verdicts and settlements against large corporations and insurance companies. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation about your case and your rights. Please also visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about bus accidents.

Would you like to know more about bus accidents? Then please go to Part 1: LOCAL, STATE GOVERNMENT COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SOME BUS ACCIDENTS—CALL SAN FRANCISCO BUS ACCIDENT INJURY LAW FIRM NOW (Part 1 of 2)

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Although bus accidents may not happen as frequently as car or motorcycle accidents, they can still do a lot of damage. The size of the bus and the number of passengers that a bus could potentially contain are two factors that could make bus accidents deadly. Bus accidents are also special because many buses are owned and operated by local or state governments, and others are owned and operated by private companies. This means that for victims involved in bus accidents, they could potentially hold the government responsible for their injuries. However, this does depend on the circumstances of each case and who was ultimately responsible for the accident.

In a 2007 report provided by the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, there were approximately thirty-seven fatal bus accidents; five of those accidents were school buses. In about thirteen of the bus accidents, the drivers were at fault. There were also almost 1,800 injury collisions involving buses, and about 400 of those involved school buses. Approximately 36% of the injury accidents occurred because it was the driver’s fault.

The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. We handle all cases on a contingency basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we do not recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys.

Want to learn more about bus accidents? Then go to Part 2: WOMAN WITH AMPUTATED LEG WINS MILLIONS AGAINST CITY TRANSIT AGENCY—HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED IN A BUS ACCIDENT? CALL BAY AREA LAWYERS (Part 2 of 2)

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Oakley is part of Contra Costa County and is located near Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood and Concord. The population of the city is 33,250 as of the 2006 Demographics Report. Oakley also provides access to the Delta de Anza Regional Trail and is part of the East Contra Costa Bicycle Plan. Oakley also offers a variety of recreational programs for its residents, and has approximately thirty programs in five different areas of programming.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Oakley? If so, you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free and confidential consultation. We provide legal services in many areas of law, including wrongful death, car and motorcycle accidents, and medical malpractice suits. To find out whether you can recover damages for your particular injuries, call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We have over 50 years of experience, and have won over $150 million in settlements and verdicts. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on the various lawsuits and to read profiles on our attorneys.

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As part of Santa Clara County, Los Altos has a population of 27,693 residents. It is located at the southern part of the San Francisco Peninsula and is within driving distance to Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, and Cupertino. Los Altos attracts both new residents and visitors to its downtown shopping areas, office parks and the great residential communities located near the foothills. These residential communities might be attractive to those who are looking for a larger lot, or who desire a more rural atmosphere. However, these homes have also ranked in Forbes’ “Most Expensive Zip Codes in America” list.

The semi-rural atmosphere in Los Altos means that there is few sidewalks in the city and the roads have broad dirt shoulders, and limited street lighting. This might mean that there could be more dangers to pedestrians, drivers or bikers. If you think that you have been injured because of a flaw in the road, or because there was improper lighting, you might be able to recover damages for your injuries. Each lawsuit is dependent on the circumstances in the case, and it would be best if you called and spoke to a personal injury lawyer immediately. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you with your lawsuit, so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about premises liability and slip and fall injuries.

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Situated on the San Francisco Peninsula, Burlingame has a population of 28,158 residents and is part of San Mateo County. Burlingame is within driving distance from San Francisco, Pacifica, Palo Alto and is across the bay from Fremont and Oakland. It is also home to the San Francisco International Airport, and is accessible by Highways 280 and 101. The Burlingame area is also serviced by Caltrain, and there is a BART station which services the airport. With so many travelers going in and coming out of Burlingame to the various Bay Area cities, there might be a greater chance of car or train accidents.

If you have been involved in a car or train accident in Burlingame, and you sustained injuries or property damage from the accident, you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away. We can inform you of your rights and help you in the lawsuit process. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience—so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay us unless we win the case for you. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more on car and train accidents.

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Drivers are required to take tests to obtain their driver’s license, and may be required to do additional testing in future years in order to keep their license up to date. Many times, when accidents happen, they are just that—accidents, and there might not necessarily be a single person to blame for the incident. But when someone has already been careless, such as failing to renew his license, or driving on a suspended license, the blame for the accident may be attributed to him.

Recently, the Anaheim Angels pitcher, Nick Adenhart, and two others were killed in a collision when a car driven by Andrew Thomas Gallo broadsided them in Anaheim, California. Adenhart died while in surgery from injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the other car, Gallo, was driving on a suspended license because of a previous drunk driving conviction, and had run a red light before hitting them. On April 10, 2009, the Orange County district attorney’s office charged Gallo with three counts of murder, driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol level over .08 and an enhancement that he inflicted great bodily injury. Even though the district attorney’s office has filed criminal charges against Gallo, Adenhart’s family may also choose to pursue a lawsuit in the civil arena.

We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. At Greenberg & Rudman LLP, you speak directly to an experienced California personal injury lawyer. All consultations are free and confidential, so call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We handle all cases on a contingency basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we do not recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about wrongful death lawsuits.

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There may be an increased number of drivers on the road for a big holiday weekend, such as Easter, especially when kids are off from school for several days. Although driving (instead of flying or taking a train) can have its benefits, it is also inherently dangerous because a person is in charge of his vehicle and may not be able to prevent certain conditions from happening. In the Bay Area this week, there have been several accidents resulting in serious injury or death. If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed in a car accident in the San Francisco Bay Area, then you should call an experienced attorney as soon as possible. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on April 11, 2009, there was a collision between two cars at the intersection of Industrial Parkway and Huntwood Avenue in Hayward. There were four teenagers in one of the cars, and an adult in the other car. All five people were transported to local hospitals because of their injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. In an unrelated accident on the same day, a California Highway Patrol officer located a van in a ditch near Locke Road and McEathron Lane in Solano County. Officers have reported that they believe that high speed was the reason that the driver of the van ran off of the road and ultimately died.

In a third unrelated crash on April 11, a pedestrian was killed on a San Francisco highway. The accident occurred at the connector ramp between northbound Interstate Highway 280 and southbound state Highway 1. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. To make sure that you have proper representation in cases like these, you should contact an experienced attorney and get an evaluation of your case. Often times, people may not think that they can recover for their injuries when in fact, there is a chance that they might. Although attorneys cannot promise you what the outcome of the case will be, it is also best if you have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help you through the tough times. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had decades of experience and want to help you in your case. So, call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about car accidents, and the injuries that they may cause.

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Part of owning a property or business is the liability of injury, whether it’s with employees, deliverymen or the general public. Depending on the circumstances of how a person gets injured, the property owner may be held accountable for their injuries. For example, if a customer is shopping in a grocery store and slips and falls on a patch of juice that an employee spilled, and the store failed to clean it up or put a caution marker near it, then the grocery store may be liable for the person’s injuries. However, if the customer is acting reckless himself, such as riding on a shopping cart through the store, and injures himself in that way, then the grocery store may not be liable for his injuries. Since each case is dependent on their circumstances whether they will be successful in court, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free and confidential consultation as soon as possible. We can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO)—call us now!

On April 8, 2009 in Lafayette, Indiana, a woman won a lawsuit against the Lafayette Family YMCA for improperly supervising the sauna in which her husband was found unconscious in. The man, James Johnson, was 61 years old when he was found unconscious in the sauna and died in the hospital two days later. The YMCA and Johnson’s wife, Berma Johnson, settled the lawsuit out of court, so the amount agreed to was not disclosed, but both parties are happy that the lawsuit was resolved. During the lawsuit, the YMCA conducted its own safety evaluation of the facility. Although there were no changes recommended and no critical findings made, the facility will continue to monitor the sauna several times a day.

Suing a large corporation that owns grocery stores or recreational centers is not an easy task, but it can be managed by a team of highly qualified attorneys who have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements against large corporations and insurance companies. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are dedicated to their cases, and understand that it is extremely difficult to lose a loved one, or to be severely injured. So, let us help you with your lawsuit and handle the difficult process for you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation—our attorneys can tell you your rights and how to protect them. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com for more information on premises liability, and slip and fall accidents.

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There are many intricacies to the lawsuit process that many who are not in the legal field would not know about. Many may think that a lawsuit is a lot like what happens on television, and that it is quick and the majority of it takes place in a trial. However, this is a common misperception. For the majority of civil lawsuit (in which two individuals sue each other, other companies, the state or the federal government), they are settled outside of court and often times the parties do not even step foot into the courtroom. If you want to obtain damages for your injuries, or are in the process of filing a lawsuit without the aid of an experienced attorney, you should call the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away. We can be reached at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

Once a lawsuit has been filed, the attorneys and parties on both sides get ready for the discovery process. Discovery refers to the exchanging of documents and information that one side may have access to, and the other does not. Discovery can be accomplished through requests for interrogatories, production of documents, among others, but it usually begins with a form interrogatory in which there is a set list of questions that are the same for most lawsuits. From there, the parties can determine exactly what other information they might need. The discovery process is to eliminate any animosity in the court process and to provide a fair trial for both parties. There are specific rules about discovery that experienced attorneys may be able to warn you about. For example, once a lawsuit has been filed, it is illegal for either of the parties to destroy documentation that is related to the lawsuit purposely. So, if a doctor is being sued for malpractice and he has a file of documents regarding the victim’s surgery, and he destroys it, then the doctor could be held in contempt of court, and may have to pay the other side’s fees.

To make sure that you have effectively filed a lawsuit, and also to be sure that you are abiding by all of the laws, you should contact a knowledgeable attorney about your case. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has over 50 years of experience, and has won over $150 million in settlements and verdicts. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we recover money for you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read profiles on our attorneys and the different areas of law that we practice.

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Suisun City is named after the adjacent Bay of the same name, which takes its name from a Native American tribe in the area. It is in Solano County and has a population of 26,118 people. Suisun City is located near Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville and even Sacramento. It is serviced by Highways 12 and 80 and has an Amtrak station. If you or a family member have been injured in Suisun City and want to recover damages for your injuries, you should contact the experienced attorneys at Greenberg &Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

At Greenberg & Rudman LLP, you speak directly to an experienced California personal injury lawyer. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we do not recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), for a free and confidential consultation. Our office covers personal injury claims ranging from car accidents, to wrongful death to work place injuries. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.

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Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos is a part of Santa Clara County and has a population of 34,276 people as of 2006. It is located south of the San Francisco peninsula and close to San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Saratoga. Los Gatos is comprised of a small downtown area with many antique shops and is home to multimillion dollar homes in the foothills. Los Gatos is also the home to Netflix headquarters and Cryptic Studios. It is serviced by Highway 17, which is relatively windy and may be dangerous late at night or with heavy traffic.

Have you or someone you love been injured in a car accident in Los Gatos? If so, you should call the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case. We are experienced attorneys in personal injury cases and can inform you of your rights. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. Don’t be fooled by other firms who sign up your case but are not prepared to fight for you and take your case to trial. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to learn more about our attorneys and our areas of law.

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Foster City is part of the Silicon Valley and is part of San Mateo County. It has a population of 28,803 residents and is within driving distance to San Francisco, Burlingame, San Jose and Oakland. Foster City would be the ideal location for an active person because it has nineteen parks that occupy more than 100 acres. There are also other activities that might draw future residents, such as a world class windsurfing spot, a golf course and driving range, dragon boating, a teen activities center and a public amphitheatre.

Although it would be convenient for families with children or teens to live in Foster City because of its extensive outdoor sports system, people may get hurt on Foster City premises or while doing its numerous activities. Depending on the situation, Foster City may have civil liability to the victims. However, this is not something that normal people may know about, so it would be best for you to contact an experienced law firm to inquire about your case. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. We may be able to help. Also, check out our website, www.alawpro.com for more information on premises liability.

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Doctors and medical care professionals do incredible things for society, but in no way are they perfect. There may be incidents that happen during the course of treatment or surgery that are unexpected and unpreventable, and when those incidents occur, medical care professionals are expected to act in a certain way. There are cases in which no matter what these professionals do, the individual may die or suffer an irreversible harm. However, the professionals are supposed to go through a certain procedure that has been approved by the medical care community. This is referred to in the legal community as a standard of care. An average person is not expected to perform in a way that a medical professional is expected to perform, and medical professionals in different practice areas have different standards of care. To determine if you have a claim against a doctor or other medical care provider, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

A jury in Fulton County, Georgia, awarded a boy and his mother $2.3 million in damages for an incident which occurred when the boy was circumcised. The boy, who has remained unidentified, was born in 2004, and the lawsuit was filed two years later. The lawsuit claimed that the pediatrician and the physician who performed the circumcision were negligent. It is alleged that during the circumcision, the physician removed too much tissue and placed the tip of the boy’s penis into a biohazard bag. The lawsuit alleged that the tissue could have been reattached if an urologist had been called within eight hours of the incident. The suit also alleged that the pediatrician failed to respond when a nurse reported excessive bleeding. The $2.3 million awarded in damages will help pay for the boy’s medical treatments and psychiatric counseling; $1.8 million is going to the boy and $500,000 is going to his mother.

Unfortunately, medical malpractice cases are too frequent, and some families are left in the dark with no recourse. 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 handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we do not recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free consultation from one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about medical malpractice cases.

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After the complaint has been filed and the lawsuit is well on its way, the parties will then encounter different obstacles and deadlines in which they have to meet. The complaint that the plaintiff filed may need to be edited by adding in new defendants, or new information, and it all depends on how the case develops and what the parties find out along the way. The defendant may make different motions to try to get rid of the case, such as a motion to dismiss, or a motion for summary judgment in the hopes that the case will end there instead of going any further. Knowledgeable attorneys know how to deal with these kinds of issues effectively, and have the resources to file the documents and do the research. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have won over $150 million in settlements and verdicts. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

After the lawsuit has been started, there is the discovery process in which both parties answer each other’s questions (called interrogatories) about the incident that led to the lawsuit, and give each other important documents. The discovery process was created as a way to reduce animosity in the lawsuit process and to make it a less adversarial process. In this way, the parties on each side will not be surprised during the trial with new information and can fully prepare their own cases. After the discovery process comes a point in which the parties may discuss settlement options or go to trial. If the parties cannot settle the case and go to trial, it may be before a judge, or a jury. The parties are encouraged to settle during the entire process as this is a more efficient way to provide the parties with what they each want. However, if the issue is given to the jury to decide, the decision is binding, although depending on the case, either party may appeal the judgment.

When you are faced with an injury or legal issue in which you have been damaged in some way, filing a lawsuit may be the best way to recover for your injuries. However, filing a lawsuit is not an easy matter, and should be handled with a great deal of care. To make sure that you know your rights and that your case is handled properly, you should call an experienced attorney at Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free and confidential consultation. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to a knowledgeable attorney. We are experienced trial attorneys who have taken on big insurance companies and won. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about wrongful death injuries or car accident injuries.

Want to know more about filing a lawsuit? Then go to Part 1: ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE FILING YOUR OWN PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT? YOU SHOULD CALL AN EXPERIENCED BAY AREA ATTORNEY WHO KNOWS THE INS AND OUTS OF THE COURT SYSTEM (Part 1 of 2)

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Lawsuits can be an incredibly complicated process, and only lawyers experienced in the field can get the best result in certain cases. There are different types of lawsuits and different courts of law that handle each matter. For example, in criminal cases, the victim who was injured by an act of violence is not the one who brings the case to court. Rather, it is the prosecutor in the city, district, state or the United States federal government. Civil cases can be brought by individuals, but they may be brought into different courts. There are courts that deal with strictly civil matters, such as personal injury cases, or fraud lawsuits. But there are also family courts in which individuals can file divorces, or child support actions, among others. If you have a civil lawsuit, you should contact the experienced attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation. Call them now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

Civil lawsuits start out by one party filing a complaint, which includes information on why he is suing the other party, information on the incident that led to the lawsuit, and what he hopes to gain from the lawsuit. The party filing the complaint is referred to as the plaintiff and the party that he is suing is referred to as the defendant. Civil suits can take place in small claims court, which deals with cases that involve damages of up to $7,500 (in California; this amount differs among states), or they can take place in superior court, which handles all cases above the $7,500 limit. There are different requirements that need to be met, and that individuals who do not normally work in law may not know about. For instance, there is a certain deadline, called the statute of limitations, that you have to meet. The deadline varies in different cases, and if you have missed your deadline, there may be ways to still file your lawsuit. These are simple nuances in the case that an experienced attorney would know about, but the average layperson would not.

Once a lawsuit has been filed, it is up to the other party to respond to the lawsuit. If the other person does not respond back to the court within a certain period of time (usually 30 days), there may be a default judgment entered against them. A default judgment means that since the person chose to ignore the lawsuit, or did not do what he was required to do, then the amount that the party filing the lawsuit requested in his complaint may be awarded to him. However, this is not always the case because it depends on the circumstances of the lawsuit and the different defenses that the other party may have. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have been practicing law for over 50 years. We know the ins and outs of filing a lawsuit and the different issues that you may face in a suit. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), and get a free and confidential consultation from one of our attorneys. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com and read more about our practice areas.

Would you like to know more about the lawsuit process? Go to Part 2: LAWSUITS MAY BE TOO COMPLICATED FOR AVERAGE PERSON—CONSULT AN EXPERIENCED SAN FRANCISCO ATTORNEY FOR HELP IN YOUR CASE (Part 2 of 2)

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Have you ever walked into a job interview nervous and excited about the position, but unsure about how much the company would be paying you in salary? In our current economy, finding a job is an important thing, but even more important is having a job that will support your lifestyle and pay the bills. That’s why www.jobnob.com is a great place to seek out the necessary information. The website not only has a variety of companies listed under different professions, but it also provides salaries of employees in certain positions with the companies. Jobnob provides for the perfect way for you to find out if the salary is within your target range, all the while educating yourself on your target company and keeping the tension out of the interview room.

The Jobnob website can be divided by profession, salary, names of the companies or cities. For example, if you are looking for a job as an administrative assistant in Baltimore, Maryland, you could sort by Baltimore, Maryland, or administrative assistant. Both searches would lead you to a variety of administrative assistant positions, their salaries and the companies that they worked for. So, check out www.jobnob.com to find out information like the highest paying jobs in a certain region, or if you are developing a plan of which companies to apply to once you move to a new state. Jobnob helps you become informed with very specific information so that you can make the right choice that will fit your lifestyle.

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Almost completely surrounded by the city of Richmond, San Pablo is located in Contra Costa County and has a population of 30,215 people. It is near El Sobrante, Pinole, Hercules, El Cerrito and Albany. A major portion of San Pablo was the original home to part of the Ohlone Native American tribe. Now, the city offers many outdoor wildlife parks and reservoirs, and several museums in its Civic Center. There are also several areas for shopping and dining, such as the Princeton Plaza and the San Pablo Towne Center.

Have you or a loved one been injured in San Pablo and want to obtain compensation for your injuries? Greenberg & Rudman LLP handles personal injury cases ranging from wrongful death to work place injuries to injuries as a result of a train accident. If you have been injured, you need to contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Your claim could expire if you do not file the lawsuit in time. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to an attorney about your case. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not pay anything unless we win the case for you. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the areas of law that we practice.

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Located near San Jose in Santa Clara County, Saratoga has a population of 30,318. It is also within driving distance to Oakland, Campbell, Menlo Park, and San Francisco. Saratoga has been rated as both one of the top-earning towns in the United States as well as one of the most educated. Saratoga is known for its small town charm and its many boutiques, but also known for being the home to many Silicon Valley companies. Although Saratoga does not have light rail or train service and very minimal bus service, there are still several highways going through the city. The major attractions in Saratoga include Villa Montalvo, Hakone Gardens and the Mountain Winery.

Being injured while visiting a historical site, or a new city might turn a well planned trip into a disaster. However, the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you obtain compensation for your case, depending on the circumstances of your accident. In order to determine your rights and whether or not you may be entitled to damages, you should call our office and get a free consultation from one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free and confidential consultation. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to find more information on premises liability lawsuits and to read profiles on our attorneys.

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Menlo Park is located in San Mateo County near Palo Alto, San Jose, Fremont and south of the San Francisco peninsula. It has approximately 30,785 residents and is part of the Silicon Valley. Menlo Park was home to many of the high-technology venture capital firms, and was the founding home of Google. It is also located near Stanford University and the Stanford Shopping Center. Because of its proximity to Stanford University and Highways 280 and 101, there is a lot of traffic during major commute hours.

This increase of traffic in Menlo Park during commute hours and the number of residents commuting out of Menlo Park to other Bay Area cities may cause the roadways to be more dangerous. There may be more car and motorcycle accidents in the area because of the increase in people driving in and out of the city. If you have been injured in Menlo Park, you should call the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP and learn about your rights. We are here to help you through this difficult time. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the areas of law that we practice.

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Although some parents may wish to protect their children all day, every day, that is not possible in most situations. Children may be left with day care, family or at school. Parents, in leaving their children with their respective child care providers, expect that their children will be safe and in responsible hands. Unfortunately, accidents that result in injury or death occur quite often. According to statistics from the National Safety Council, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control and other sources:

• Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for children and teens.
• Children under the age of fourteen account for 30% of all fall-related visits to the hospital.
• Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under fourteen years old, and the majority of drowning incidents occur in residential pools or open water sites.
• Airway obstruction is the leading cause of death in infants under one year of age.
• More than 200,000 children each year visit the hospital for playground related injuries.
• Nearly 79% of injuries on the playground are caused by falling on the ground.
• Forty percent of playground injuries are related to playground climbing equipment.

If your child has been injured under the care of someone else, and it was a result of someone else’s negligence, then you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Accidents in which children trip on their own feet and fall may not be a result of another’s negligence, but if the child falls and suffers serious injury because of the condition of the childcare provider’s home, then you may be able to obtain compensation. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP handle all cases on a contingency basis. This means that you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. To get a free consultation from one of our knowledgeable attorneys, call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about childhood accidents and how we can help.

Want to know more about childhood injuries? Go to Part 1: CHILD AND SISTER AWARDED MILLIONS IN PLAYGROUND INJURY CASE—CALL SAN JOSE PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 1 of 2)

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Often when parents take their children to playgrounds or play areas, there is the expectancy that the parents are responsible for their own children’s safety. For example, if the child decides to go head first down a slide and as a result, injures himself, the parents could not sue the playground’s owner for their child’s injuries. However, there is an expectancy that playground owners or builders (sometimes the local government when the playgrounds are built in a city park) have built and maintained the playground to a certain standard. If there are obvious problematic areas, such as loose nuts and bolts, or poor building, then the owners may have liability if a child is hurt on the playground.

In March, 2009, a twelve year old boy in Temecula, California, was awarded $20 million in a settlement against a large fast food franchise, the restaurant franchisee and the playground manufacturer. The boy, Jacob Buckett, was injured in 2005 when he was playing on the playground in the fast food restaurant. There was only tile underneath the playground instead of rubber padding. Jacob suffered brain damage and damage to his lungs after he fell off of the monkey bars of the playground. The fast food franchise claimed that it should have been his father’s responsibility to make sure that Jacob was safe. However, Jacob’s attorney argued that there had been no warning signs in the playground, and that when parents take their children to an established playground, they have a reasonable expectation of safety. Jacob is still undergoing rehabilitation for his injures and has significant brain damage. His sister was also awarded money in the settlement for negligent infliction of emotional distress. As part of the settlement, Jacob and his family have agreed not to disclose the name of the fast food establishment.

Having an injured child is incredibly trying and traumatic. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP may be able to help. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we collect money for you. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about premises liability, and brain injuries.

Would you like to read more about negligence cases involving children? Then please go to Part 2: CHILDHOOD INJURIES MAY BE RESULT OF NEGLIGENT CHILDCARE PROVIDERS—CALL BAY AREA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 2 of 2)

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Drivers have an incredible responsibility on the road—not only do they have to be sure that they are following the laws but they also have to make sure that they defend themselves and others when obstacles are before them. If an accident occurs and there are people injured in the accident, it may depend on the circumstances of the incident to determine who is responsible for the accident. This is especially important in situations when certain parties don’t have car or health insurance, and want to obtain compensation from the party at fault.

On Friday, March 20, 2009, Richard Trenam was in his wheelchair, crossing the intersection of Range Avenue and Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa when he was hit and struck by a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The driver of the Eclipse was 24 year old Antonio Salano Villa, who left the scene of the accident after he hit Trenam. A passing truck driver saw Trenam in the roadway. Police found one of the license plates belonging to the Eclipse at the scene of the accident, but Villa actually returned to the scene with his father. He voluntarily gave a blood sample to police at headquarters.

A week later, on Friday, March 27, 2009, in an unrelated accident, Abella Lastimosa died in a crash at the intersection of Geneva Avenue and Stoneridge Lane in San Francisco. Lastimosa was a San Francisco resident, and was in a wheelchair. The driver of the car was headed west on Geneva Lane and struck Lastimosa, who was headed south on Stoneridge lane. The driver of the car stopped at the scene of the accident, but the cause is still being investigated.

Fleeing the scene of an accident, regardless of how much property and physical damage has been done, can be cause for criminal charges, and may result in a hefty civil lawsuit. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call us now. We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation from one of our experienced attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about wrongful death lawsuits, and the other areas of law that our office covers.

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Generally, there are very few incidents in which individuals can sue police officials for wrongdoing in the line of duty. In order to do their job effectively, police officers may not be civilly liable for causing damage to property or people because if they were, then they may not be able to act speedily in emergency situations. For example, if there is a burning house, police officers and firemen may destroy property in order to reach someone inside, but they would not be civilly liable in a lawsuit if the property owner decided to sue them for damaging the house. However, there are different standards that must be met in different situations, even for emergency officials. If, for instance, a police officer was pursuing a suspect, and shot into a crowd of people, this would likely be outside of his standard of duty and would probably be considered negligent if he shot and killed an innocent bystander.

The Indiana Supreme Court held that law enforcement immunity did not protect police officers from negligent lawsuits arising from car chases gone wrong. This unanimous ruling in 2006 led to the lawsuit settlement for Richard Garman on March 23, 2009. There was a high speed car chase in 1999 in which police officers were wrongly informed that a car had a stolen license plate. When they pursued the car, the driver, Jessie L. Smith, fled and crashed into Garmen’s car, severely injuring Garmen and killing his fiancée. The lawsuit settled for $75,000 for Garmen’s injuries, his emotional distress and the depression that resulted from his fiancée’s death. The lawsuit was not aimed at Smith, who was sentenced to three years in prison, but rather at police officials in Indiana who, Garmen claims, have too much leeway in their car chases. The city of Indianapolis likely settled the lawsuit in hopes of avoiding a costly trial without having to admit liability.

Being involved in a lawsuit against a city or city officials may be a tough battle to fight. That’s why you need someone with over 50 years of experience on your side. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are experienced trial attorneys who have taken on big insurance companies and won. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO)—you will speak directly to an experienced California personal injury lawyer. All consultations are free and confidential. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to learn more about car accidents and wrongful death lawsuits.

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Located in Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill is located near San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Berkeley. It has a population of 32,837 people and was incorporated in 1961. Although Pleasant Hill has the small town feeling, it still has a dynamic downtown area which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Many living in Pleasant Hill may commute to other parts of the Bay Area for work, but visitors also come to the city for weekend play.

This increase in traffic coming in and going out of Pleasant Hill may wreck havoc on the local freeways, such as Interstate 680, and may cause more accidents to occur. Being injured in a car or motorcycle accident may be tremendously hard on you and your family. The law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you through this tough time. We may not be able to bring back a loved one, or heal you immediately, but we may be able to help obtain compensation for your future care. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free and confidential consultation. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on car accidents and common injuries.

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Situated in Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill has a population of 33,556 and is located across the bay from San Francisco, and south of Oakland and Berkeley. Morgan Hill was also part of the Silicon Valley high-tech boom. There are also several county and state parks located in the city, such as Henry W. Coe State Park, Anderson Lake County Park and the Uvas Canyon County Park, as well as city recreational parks. Highway 101 runs through Morgan Hill, which is also serviced by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Caltrain, Amtrak and the Monterey-Salinas Transit.

Have you been injured in one of Morgan Hill’s numerous parks, or on a bus or train which services the area? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Each case is unique and the circumstances will vary from case to case, but we can help you determine whether or not your injuries were legally caused by someone else’s wrongdoing, and how much damages you may be entitled to collect. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our knowledgeable attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP in a free and confidential consultation. Please also check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about premises liability, slip and fall, train and bus accidents.

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