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Did you know that you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries if you are hurt on someone else’s property? Although these premise liability lawsuits do not cover all accidents that happen on another person’s property, they do include incidents that were brought about by the negligence of the property owner. For example, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and other damages if you slipped and fell in a grocery store in a spot that the employees failed to clean up. Want to talk to an experienced attorney about your case? Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation.

According to the National Safety Council, there were approximately 19,656 fatalities in the United States that resulted from falls. There were about 1,690 fatalities that happened on stairs and steps. In order to prevent falls down stairs and steps, it is very important to have handrails along the entire length of the stairs. Most commercial buildings are required to have handrails on both sides of the stairs, but residential stairs usually only have one set of handrails. There are certain standards that the stairs must meet. For example, they must have specific material covering them, or must be certain heights and depths.

To find out if you may be compensated for your stairway injury, you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away for a free consultation of your case. You can reach us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We advance all costs and expenses realted to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we collect money for you. Your case is important to us, so call us now. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about slip and fall injuries and premises liability lawsuits.

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Product liability cases address problems that consumers face with the products that they buy. The product can be food, furniture and vehicles. These lawsuits are implemented to protect the consumer in case the product that they buy poses great unexpected dangers. Product liability lawsuits include defective products, and products that are inherently dangerous. These lawsuits do not include the improper use of these products. For example, crayons are meant to be drawn with and not eaten—if your child eats crayons and suffers medical problems as a result, then it will likely be attributed to the lack of supervision and not to the manufacture or design of the crayon.

A woman, Latoya Duckett, in Alabama won an $8.5 million lawsuit on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 for injuries that she suffered in a rollover accident. The lawsuit was filed against the Ford Motor Company in 2005 over an accident involving a Mercury Mountaineer; Duckett claimed that the vehicle was unstable and rolled over too easily. There were two fatalities and two injuries in the car accident. Duckett had to have her right leg amputated below the knee and has lost the use of her left arm. According to court testimony, another car had drifted to the SUV’s lane, and when the SUV went to the left lane to avoid the vehicle, it flipped and rolled over four and a half times.

The $8.5 million damage amount was entirely for compensatory damages and not for punitive damages. This means that the money is used to reimburse Duckett for the wages that she lost, or to pay for medical bills and not for issues like pain and suffering. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. 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. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read about our $150 million in verdicts and settlements that we have obtained for our clients.

Want to learn more about rollover accidents? Go to Part 1: THOUSANDS OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS HAPPEN EVERY YEAR—CALL SAN MATEO PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS NOW FOR FREE CONSULT (Part 1 of 2)

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report in 2002 about the characteristics of fatal rollover crashes. These were their findings:

• There were approximately 42,000 fatalities annually between 1991 and 2002;
• About 75% of the occupants of fatal rollover crashes were not wearing seatbelts or other restraints;
• Rollover crashes constitute about 20% of all fatal crashes;
• SUV rollover crashes doubled between 1991 and 2002, growing more than any other class of light trucks;
• Speed is considered to be an important factor in rollover crashes—most crashes occurred while the vehicle was going 55 miles per hour or faster;
• Through the statistics, the drivers of the rollover vehicles seem to be men under 40 years of age who were driving on two way roads with no dividing barriers;
• Rollover crashes are more likely to result in fatalities than are non-rollover crashes;
• In 2000, approximately 36% of sport utility vehicles involved in a crash experienced a rollover;
• In most cases where the passengers were restrained during a rollover accident, they were not ejected from the car;
• Most rollover fatalities were single vehicle accidents.

The increase in SUV rollover crashes can be correlated to the increase in popularity of the vehicles. Rollover crashes may be more common in light trucks and SUVs because of their high center of gravity. Passenger weight makes rollover accidents less likely in passenger cars but the weight actually increases the likelihood of a rollover accident in SUVs. Greenberg & Rudman LLP represent people or their families who have been injured in serious accidents at the negligence of others. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Please visit www.alawpro.com to read more about car and motor vehicle accidents.

Would you like to read more about rollover accidents? Then go to Part 2: WOMAN WINS $8.5 MILLION IN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT CASE—CALL BAY AREA ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 2 of 2)

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Driving large vehicles takes special skill and practice because of the dangers that accompany the task. Vehicles like big rig trucks and buses have large blind spots where the driver cannot see other vehicles or people in certain areas. Additionally, these vehicles may turn differently than smaller vehicles and may not be able to stop very quickly or avoid hitting another vehicle. If trucks and buses are involved in personal injury lawsuits because of the negligence of the driver, then the owner of the truck and bus may be liable for the accident, as well as the driver.

In an incident on October 12, 2009, a bicyclist was hit and killed by a dump truck in Redwood City. The incident occurred at 7:51 a.m. in the intersection of Shoreway Road and Holly Street. The woman on the bike tried to pass the dump truck as it turned onto Holly Street but was hit instead. A part of the dump truck rolled over her and killed her. The driver of the truck left the scene of the accident, and when authorities found him, he stated that he did not know that he had hit a person. On October 16, a boy was hit in Oakland by a school bus as he rode his bike to school. The boy suffered injuries to his leg.

Trucks and buses can do incredible damage to the passengers onboard as well as the vehicles or people that they hit. These injuries may range from cuts and scrapes to brain injuries to deaths. Have you or a family member been involved in a car accident with a bus or truck? Then you need to pick up the phone and call the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about bus and truck accidents.

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Positioned north of San Francisco, Rohnert Park is part of Sonoma County and has a population of 41,083 people. There are several creeks in Rohnert Park as well as a reservoir called Roberts Lake. Residents and visitors of Rohnert Park can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities; the city has 21 neighborhood parks, 26 tennis courts, five swimming pools, three dog parks, 14 softball and baseball fields, nine soccer fields and many barbeque and picnic areas.

These parks are run and maintained by the local government and the government may be responsible for the accidents that occur on these properties. For example, if a children’s swing set is not properly maintained and a child sustains injury, then Rohnert Park may be responsible in a civil suit. To find out your rights in a specific situation, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free consultation. Please visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on premises liability lawsuits.

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Brentwood is part of Contra Costa County and has a population of 50,000 people. The city is located east of San Francisco and Oakland. Originally, agriculture was one of the primary sources of income for the city; it still remains important in today’s economy, but it has declined because Brentwood has become more suburban. Points of attraction in Brentwood include the East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum, the John Marsh House and the Los Vaqueros Reservoir.

Personal injury cases can include incidents in which you suffered severe burns, brain and spinal cord injuries or other similar injuries. These types of cases depend on a level of negligence by the wrongdoer, so to determine if you have a case on your hands, call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now. You can reach us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Please visit www.alawpro.com to read profiles on our attorneys and the different areas of law that we cover.

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Located within driving distance to Sunnyvale, San Jose and Milpitas, Cupertino is home to 50,546 people and is part of Santa Clara County. Cupertino has become a popular place to live because of its excellent public school systems. Housing prices in Cupertino have rapidly increased and have remained high. Cupertino is mainly a residential and high-tech area and lacks a proper downtown area. Instead, it has a large shopping center, known as The Crossroads, which attracts residents and commuters during the work week.

Transportation in Cupertino includes two freeways, train service, bus service and bike lanes on its boulevards. If you or a loved one has been injured in Cupertino in a car, bus or train accident, then you need to call the experienced attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Call us now for your free and confidential consultation. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the different kinds of accidents and the injuries that may result.

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Unless you work in law enforcement or in the legal field, issues in the law can be especially confusing, particularly the different kinds of courts that there are. There are several different types of courts, including criminal, family, probate and civil. Criminal courts deal with people who have violated laws or statutes and the party that brings the case to court is a government entity, like a district attorney. Family court deals with cases in family law, such as divorce, child custody hearings or spousal support issues. Probate court deals primarily with issues in wills and estates and problems that arise after people have passed away.

Civil courts address issues brought on by individual parties. One of the parties may be a government entity, but the cases address non-criminal matters. In civil lawsuits, like personal injury cases, the judgment would likely be monetary damages and not imprisonment. In civil lawsuits, there are also cases that may end up in a special court called a small claims court. Small claims courts deal with issues that fall under a pre-set statutory limit. California’s statutory limit is $7,500 so people seeking out amounts lower than that can appear in small claims court without an attorney.

For much larger cases in civil court, many parties retain the help of attorneys to assist them in the case. These types of civil cases are divided into two categories: limited and unlimited. Limited cases include those claiming under $25,000 and unlimited cases are for the rest of those above the $25,000 mark. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has helped many people through the tough times, and may be able to help you as well. Pick up your phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with a knowledgeable attorney. Go to www.alawpro.com to see all of the verdicts and settlements that we have won for our clients.

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When there are problems with products, companies will issue a recall to warn the public about the safety issues in the product, or as a notice that those consumers should bring in their product to be fixed or exchanged. These issues are addressed in court primarily as product liability cases because the issue usually goes to the design or manufacture of the product. For example, if a blow dryer short circuits because of a design flaw and electrocutes you, then it would be a product liability case. But, if you put the blow dryer in a bucket of water and are killed by that, then it would probably not be a product liability case because you misused the blow dryer.

On September 29, 2009, Toyota Motor Corporation recalled 3.8 million cars in the United States because of a safety hazard involving the car’s floor mats. Improperly secured or ill-fitting floor mats in the cars may cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck and ultimately cause a car crash. The recall involves the Toyota Camry, Avalon, Prius, Tacoma and Tundra, as well as several Lexus models. The recall follows the August, 2009 crash of a family’s vehicle in San Diego when their floor mat caused the accelerator to get stuck and crash into another car as it was going 120 miles per hour.

Even though Toyota has issued a warning about the floor mats, if you have been injured because of these improperly secured or ill-fitting floor mats, then you may still be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP work on a contingency fee basis; this means that you do not pay any costs or fees unless we win the case for you. So pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and the different areas of law that we cover.

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Playground injury cases can fall under the category of premises liability or product liability issues. If the injury occurred because the area was not properly maintained or posed other safety issues, then it would likely fall under a premises liability case, where the owner of the premises would be responsible for the damages. However, in a product liability case, there would have to be a defect in the design or the manufacturing of the playground equipment. The family of Tanayia Blanchard was awarded $2.2 million in addition to another $7 million settlement they received a couple of years ago for the injuries that the girl suffered at a playground.

The incident occurred in 2006 when Tanayia was found unconscious hanging from a rope off of a playground structure. The lawsuit was against the housing authority where the playground was located and against a city police officer for failing to resuscitate her when he reached the scene of the incident. The police officer, Kendrick Wong, determined that the girl did not have a pulse and began to treat the playground as a crime scene. It turned out that the girl was still alive, and remains in a vegetative state to this day. The rope was placed on the playground structure as a part of the “zip line” equipment so that the younger children could reach the handle.

The damages awarded to the family will mostly go to the care of the girl, who requires 24 hour medical care at a skilled nursing facility. Has your child been injured in a playground or pool incident and you want to recover compensation for your damages? If so, you need to contact the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free and confidential consultation of your case at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), or visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on premises liability and product liability lawsuits.

Want to learn more about these types of cases? Then go to Part 1: SWIMMING POOL AND PLAYGROUND ACCIDENTS CAN END IN COMPENSATION OF DAMAGES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS—CONTACT VALLEJO LAWYERS FOR FREE CONSULTATION (Part 1 of 2)

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Although places like the playground and swimming pools are great for entertaining children and adults alike, they still have tremendous risk and danger involved. Children can easily drown in swimming pools if they are not properly supervised, or if they are not taught about safety precautions around the pool. It may seem as though playgrounds only pose a limited amount of danger, like falling from the monkey bars or the swings, there are a lot of hidden dangers that parents don’t think about. For example, children can fall down a slide and sustain brain injuries.

A Vallejo boy was pulled from the water in Contra Loma Regional Park near Antioch on September 27, 2009. The boy, Brian Vargas, had arrived at the park with his family and immediately went into the water. Seconds later, the lifeguards found him floating in the water. They made attempts to revive him but he later died at the hospital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 3,582 fatal unintentional drowning each year. More than one in four of these fatalities are children under the age of 14. Males are also four times more likely to drown than females.

In order to be successful in a personal injury lawsuit involving swimming pools, the person who sustained the damage (or his family if he passed away as a result of the accident) will have to show that the person who owns the pool was negligent in some way. For example, the owner failed to put warning signs around the pool, or improperly maintained life guards on the premises. In order to find out if you can recover for your situation, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Visit www.alawpro.com to find out more about other personal injury lawsuits.

Would you like to know more about swimming pool and playground accidents? Then go to Part 2: GIRL AND FAMILY SETTLE FOR $2.2 MILLION IN PLAYGROUND CHOKING ACCIDENT—CALL SAN FRANCISCO PREMISES LIABILITY AND PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEYS NOW (Part 2 of 2)

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San Ramon is considered to be a suburb of San Francisco and has a population of 44,722 people. It is located in Contra Costa County and is also home to the headquarters of Chevron Corporation, 24 Hour Fitness and Diablo Valley College. There is currently a project by the city and Sunset Development Company to enhance San Ramon’s downtown area. Public transportation in the city is easily accessible with all of its bus lines and BART stations.

Although riding on public transportation can be a cost effective and efficient way to travel, there may be accidents that happen to the vehicles along the way. Have you or a loved one been injured in a bus or train accident and want to be compensated for your injuries? If so, you need to call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys—you can reach us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Please visit www.alawpro.com to read more about bus and train accidents.

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Located in the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is home to over 58,598 residents. The city is located in Santa Clara County and is within driving distance to San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland. It is home to several major corporations, like Hewlett-Packard and Facebook, and is also home to part of Stanford University. Palo Alto is well known for its high priced real estate, high rated public schools and affluent residents. Because the city is a major part of the Silicon Valley, there are more than 7,000 businesses there employing more than 98,000 people.

Injuries occurring during the course of employment can become very serious, particularly if your family’s well being is affected by the fact that you are unable to work. If you want to learn about your rights and explore your options, then call the law firm Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to an experienced attorney. You can also read about premises liability lawsuits and employment injury lawsuits on our website, www.alawpro.com.

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Situated on the coast on the Pacific Ocean, Pacifica is part of San Mateo County and has a population of 40,401 people. The city is well known for its surfing and its magnificent views. It is positioned between small valleys, mountains and beaches. There are many public parks and biking paths in the city for visitors and residents to enjoy. Pacifica is home to the only Taco Bell chain restaurant located on the beach.

Recently, on October 10, 2009, there was an accident involving a dump truck in Pacifica. The accident involved several cars when the dump truck driver lost control of his vehicle. Two people were injured in the crash; officials are still investigating the incident. Have you been injured in a car or truck accident? If so, call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience—read about their backgrounds at our website, www.alawpro.com.

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Many people may think that a lawsuit is all about the trial. However, that is a very common misperception. In fact, most of the lawsuit occurs outside of the courtroom and usually between the two parties and their attorneys. The first part of a lawsuit revolves around papers and motions being filed in court and the essential facts laid out by both sides. The second part of the lawsuit is a process called “discovery” in which the two sides of the case can find out different information from each other. For example, if this is a car accident case, then the person who alleges damage can “discover” car insurance information from the alleged wrongdoer.

Other parts of discovery may include interrogatories (questions), requests for production of documents or things and depositions. The parties can object to interrogatories or the production of documents, but may still have to answer the questions before being heard by a judge. A deposition is the questioning of a certain individual. In essence, anyone in the United States can be deposed without being involved in a lawsuit, but that may be a significant waste of the parties’ time. In a deposition, the person being deposed can bring along an attorney but would have to answer the questions that the deposing party asks. These questions can all be argued before a judge about their relevance, or other objects.

To efficiently and quickly address the issues in your lawsuit, you need to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you with your case. At Greenberg & Rudman LLP, you speak directly to an experienced California personal injury lawyer. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay costs or fees unless we win your case for you. So give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation. Please visit www.alawpro.com for more information on our law firm and the different areas of law that we cover.

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Even if a person is convicted or acquitted (found not guilty) in criminal court of committing a certain crime, it does not mean that he is completely free from liability in a civil court. He may be sued by the victim, or the family of that victim for damages that the victim suffered. For example, in a murder case, even if the convicted defendant was found not guilty of all the charges, the victim’s family can still sue him for wrongful death in civil court without having to worry about double jeopardy.

In Fayette County, Kentucky on September 30, 2009, a jury awarded $55.9 million to the family of Christina Wittich for her murder in 2005. The award was broken down to $53 million in punitive damages, $1 million for pain and suffering and $1.9 million for lost wages. The verdict was against Michael J. Flick, an optometrist in the area. The incident arose because Flick was involved in a business disagreement with Wittich’s boyfriend, Randall Lambirth, who suffered a shot in the arm. Flick was convicted of intentional murder, first degree burglary and assault under extreme emotional disturbance and received a life sentence.

Even though we may not be able to bring back your family member or undo your injury, we can help you seek compensation for your injuries. The attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients. We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. Please visit us at www.alawpro.com for details on the verdicts and settlements we have won.

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Pedestrians need to be particularly careful crossing the street and walking on the road because of the dangers that cars, motorcycles and other large vehicles may pose. People walking do not have the added protection of a vehicle around them, and do not even have a helmet, as a bicycle rider would have. If people are hit by cars and other motor vehicles without any protection, then the result could be fatal. Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident and were critically injured as a result of that? Then you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

On October 1, 2009, a 14 year old boy going to school in San Mateo was hit by an SUV as he crossed the street on the way to school. The driver was not cited or arrested for the incident because she had the right of way. It appeared that the boy was running to school when he encountered the vehicle. He is still in the hospital, and the crash is still under investigation. In another accident on September 30, 2009, two 13 year old children were hit when they were walking to school. One of the girls was thrown onto the windshield, but both are expected to survive. The driver cooperated with police in the incident. In yet another accident on October 2, a 15 year old boy in Petaluma was hit while he was riding his skateboard to school.

Parents, if your child has been injured in this type of accident, then you need to contact the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. We may be able to obtain compensation for your child’s injuries. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees or costs unless we win the case for you. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about car accidents and the injuries that may result.

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Elder abuse in the United States has become a significant problem. Many senior citizens are being injured physically, emotionally and financially by their caretakers and/or family members, and the cases are not being reported to officials. The elderly may refrain from reporting the abuse because they are afraid that they will have no one to care for them if their abusers are prosecuted for the abuse and taken away. There are also other cases in which the senior citizens do not even recognize that they are being abused, and therefore do not report it as being a crime. If you know a senior citizen who has been abused, or you have been the victim of elder abuse, then call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

Elder abuse can come in many forms, including financial, physical, sexual and emotional. Some of these forms of abuse will likely not leave a physical mark on the senior citizen, and therefore would be hard to identify by a third party. On September 29, 2009, Brian and Jon Carter were arrested for the elder abuse of their mother. One of the sons brought the woman to a hospital where the staff suspected elder abuse and contacted the authorities. The woman had open sores, bite marks and scratches on her body; after a search of her home, officers found two ferrets, which likely caused the bites and scratches. The two men were booked on felony charges of elderly abuse likely to produce great bodily harm.

It may be scary for you to report that your caretaker or family member has been abusing you, but there are people and resources that can help you through this tough time. The legal team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP is experienced in elder abuse cases and can help you represent your rights. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. You can also read more about our attorneys and elder abuse law on our website, www.alawpro.com.

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Well-known for its strawberries and other fruit, Watsonville is part of Santa Cruz County. It is located near Salinas, Monterey and Santa Cruz and has a population of 51,703 people. There are several major fruit companies headquartered in Watsonville, including Driscoll’s Strawberries, Dole strawberry operations and Martinelli’s, the producer of the well known sparkling apple cider. Although Watsonville is located near the Silicon Valley, it is considered to be an escape because of its proximity to the Monterey Bay Sanctuary and the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Personal injury lawsuits can range from motorcycle accidents to dog bites to elder abuse. If you or a loved one has been involved in some kind of accident, and has been injured but not sure how to proceed, you need to call the experienced attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away. Please contact us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Please visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on the different types of personal injury lawsuits and how we can help.

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Positioned in the East Bay, Pittsburg is in Contra Costa County and has a population of 56,769 people. The city was formerly called Black Diamond and New York of the Pacific. The city is named after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but citizens voted to drop the “h” from the name. The name was chosen because of the city’s involvement with the steel building industry. Pittsburg is currently undergoing a redevelopment of the downtown area as well as a Civic Center Master Plan to create a transit-oriented area next to the new BART station.

Pittsburg is currently serviced by one BART station in Bay Point which brings commuters to other cities in the Bay Area and visitors to Pittsburg. Greenberg & Rudman LLP handles a variety of personal injury cases, including BART and train injury accidents. If you have been injured in Pittsburg on BART or Amtrak, then you need to call us immediately at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) before it’s too late to file your lawsuit. Please check out www.alawpro.com, where you can read more about train accidents and the injuries that may result.

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Located within driving distances to San Jose, Santa Clara and Fremont, Milpitas is home to 62,698 people and is part of Santa Clara County. Milpitas is part of the Silicon Valley and several international companies have their headquarters located in the area, including Cisco Systems, SanDisk and Adaptec. The city is serviced by Highways 680 and 880 and can be divided into industrial, commercial and residential areas.

Many of Milpitas’s residents commute out of the city for employment while a lot of the people who are employed in Milpitas commute from other cities. This creates congestion along the two major freeways in the area, and could result in an increase of car accidents. Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident and need legal help? The attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had 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 a free and confidential consultation. You can also check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and our law firm.

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Where you file your lawsuit can play an incredible role in your lawsuit. For example, if you file your lawsuit in the wrong place, you could potentially be late in the statute of limitations and forfeit your right to sue. Or, you may waste a lot of time, effort and money only to realize that your lawsuit is not filed appropriately. The United States offers many programs and opportunities for international visitors to tour the area, work or attend schools in America. But what happens if you are injured while you’re in the United States?

Cases usually take place where the incident happened or where the damage occurred. The reason for this is because the evidence and witnesses are usually more accessible in the surrounding area as well as any law enforcement or governmental agencies involved. Other times, jurisdiction depends on where the defendant is located, or where he/she has “contacts”. For example, if you are involved in a car accident with someone who lives in California, but you live in France, more likely than not, you will have to sue the person in California, or the United States. However, if you were injured by a company that has a division in France, but your injury occurred in the United States, you still might be able to sue them internationally, as well as where the injury occurred.

Are you a foreign national and were injured in California? Then you should contact the experienced attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP for your free and confidential consultation. 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. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to a knowledgeable attorney right now. Go to www.alawpro.com to find more information on personal injury lawsuits.

Do you want to learn more about jurisdiction issues? Then go to Part 1: THE PLACE WHERE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT CAN PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN YOUR CASE—CONSULT BAY AREA PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY NOW FOR YOUR RIGHTS (Part 1 of 2)

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