Wrong-way accidents may not necessarily be common, but they are incredibly dangerous. Some studies note that they are among the most severe accidents when looking at injuries to the occupants of those vehicles. Head-on collisions are always dangerous, and wrong-way...
You started out the year thinking that you’d be healthier by biking to work. After several near misses, you thought that you’d be better off driving yourself, but on a particularly nice day, you set off on your bike as usual. You didn’t expect that a driver would blow...
People experience toxic substance exposure due to many different reasons. Some people will work in a manufacturing facility that uses harmful chemicals. Others may be nearby when some kind of industrial accident occurs. There are even people who have low levels of...
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it would seem like the description is within the name. While the name accurately describes the issue with the brain, it may not always line up with how you feel after an accident. After an accident, you may have a...
Drunk driving is a common and illegal form of negligence. People get behind the wheel because they assume they won't get caught or because they have driven after drinking hundreds of times without causing a crash. They don't stop to think about the risk their actions...
If you have a personal injury case pending in the courts or at the negotiation table, it’s only human to wonder how much you will receive in damages if you prevail. Most litigants understand that their medical and legal bills will be deducted from any settlement they...
Sometimes, your job responsibilities might put your health and safety at risk. Many job risks are obvious. People who drive for work or who operate heavy machinery understand that they could suffer a traumatic injury at any moment. However, there are plenty of...
If you have been in a serious accident, it’s important to speak with a personal injury attorney. Richard T. Bowles and Michael P. Verna can help you hold negligent parties accountable for the harm they caused and the hardships you’ve been forced to endure. Many...
Working with a skilled personal injury attorney means getting answers to legal questions and receiving expert counsel. Personal injury lawyers Richard T. Bowles and Michael P. Verna have helped clients in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, CA and the entire Bay Area. Our...
According to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 10 deaths from unintentional drowning every day in the United States. Of these deaths, two will involve children age 14 or younger. The CDC notes that from...