San Francisco provides a fantastic backdrop for any bicycle ride. Cyclists take to San Francisco streets to get a challenging workout, to travel to work or school, or for an outing with the family. Unfortunately, San Francisco traffic levels and driver carelessness combine to put many riders in jeopardy each day. Even on routes like Valencia Street, with dedicated bike
The Department of Public Health recently published a new report on pedestrian injuries in San Francisco over the past decade. It highlights the mixed results San Francisco has garnered while city leaders have worked to improve traffic safety through the Vision Zero program. The report examined the past ten years of victim data from the Trauma Center at Zuckerberg San
Twice a year, the Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan funds a $1,000 scholarship to help raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving amongst college-aged students. Studies have shown that 18-24 year olds are twice as likely to be involved in a texting and driving accident than any other age group. Students between the ages of 18 and 24 were
The North Bay is reeling as the “wine country fires” sweep through Northern California communities. It’s devastating. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes. Santa Rosa has been hit particularly hard, but many smaller communities and rural areas are also under siege. As of Wednesday, more than 3,500 homes and businesses are known to have been
It should come as no surprise that skateboard vs. car accidents result in serious injuries to the skateboarder. Like pedestrians, skaters are just as vulnerable against cars. However unlike pedestrian accidents, skateboarders are likely to be found at fault for their collisions due to unfair, negative stereotypes, failing to follow safety requirements, and violating specific laws that outlaw skateboarding on
WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (September 6, 2017): Did you know that your health insurance company has a contractual right to reimbursement if you recover your medical bills in a personal injury settlement? The exercise of this right by your health insurance company is referred to as a subrogation claim and in this week’s #WhiteboardWednesday, Matt addresses how to minimize their impact on your
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