When people are hurt in accidents and seek compensation for their injuries, it is critical to account for every cost incurred. The most common costs associated with being in an accident and suffering a severe injury are medical costs. These costs extend beyond...
Injuries that result from a car accident are usually caused by the collision itself. But it is important to look at the cause of the accident when making a demand for compensation for those injuries. One possible overlooked cause of a car accident is wind...
Distracted driving can take many different forms. You might be texting while behind the wheel, for instance. Other times, a distracted driver may be looking at something on the side of the road rather than paying attention to what’s on the road ahead of the...
The attorneys at Bowles & Verna LLP have experience in all aspects of construction law, including contract negotiation and litigation. Due to the dangerous nature of construction sites, construction lawsuits often involve injuries stemming from construction...
The legal team at Bowles & Verna has helped countless clients throughout the greater Oakland area who were injured in auto accidents. With so many vehicles on the road in the Bay Area, the crash number simply increase. Having skilled attorneys on your side...
The Bay Area has gotten crowded over the years as more and more people seek opportunities in this diverse, dynamic part of California. With more people on the road in Oakland and the East Bay, that means a greater risk of auto accidents. The lawyers of...
At the law firm of Bowles & Verna, LLP, we handle the full range of auto accident and pedestrian accident cases, including those involving street racing. The participants of street races are not the only ones to suffer injuries and deaths as the results of their...
Any product that carries some risk of injury or bodily harm requires a warning label. This includes products as seemingly safe as cell phone chargers and infant bathtubs to the more obviously dangerous, like power saws or household cleaners. When warning labels are...
The Bay Area is a place of innovation, with entrepreneurs based in San Francisco, San Jose, and other cities in the region. As these companies put out their products and services, it’s important that they be safe for consumer use, with proper labels and...
A design defect refers to a flaw inherent in a product or good itself. These issues are not the result or poor manufacturing, marketing, damage to the product in transit, or a lack of sufficient warning labels. Instead, the product is simply dangerous or harmful in...