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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Home to 26,437 people, Windsor is located in Sonoma County, north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Windsor is an unincorporated town, which means that the city is not part of any municipality. Windsor offers its residents several community parks, including a skate park and soccer park. The city’s recreation department also offers families with children and adults of all ages various activities to participate in.

Living in Windsor also has benefits for senior citizens because of their senior programs and the Windsor Senior Center. However, visiting these parks and recreational areas may also carry with it some danger. If the sites are improperly maintained, and you get hurt, you may be able to obtain compensation from the city for your injuries. To get a free consultation about your accident and your injuries, call the law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP now to speak to an experienced attorney at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We may be able to help. Please go to www.alawpro.com to read more about premises liability injuries and our attorneys’ profiles.

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Located in the San Francisco Peninsula and part of Santa Clara County, Los Altos is populated with 27,693 people. The city was originally an agricultural town, but has now become one of the most affluent communities in the United States. The busiest roads in Los Altos are Foothill Expressway and El Camino Real, which cater to the city’s business and commercial needs. Interestingly, business and commercial zones are limited only to that area—the rest of the city is residential zone only.

Los Altos has grown significantly in the last few decades and continues to flourish as one of the Bay Area’s prime areas to live. Do you need a personal injury attorney in Los Altos because of an injury that you suffered? Then you should give the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP a call for a free consultation of your case. Our firm covers various forms of personal injury law, including, but not limited to, car accidents, wrongful death claims, elder abuse and slip and fall accidents. So pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to a knowledgeable attorney about your case. Or, you can check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about our firm.

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