Certain driving behaviors increase the risk of accidents for all motorists. This is certainly true of speeding, which is among the riskiest driving behaviors. Maintaining a reasonable speed is a must for a safe driving experience, but not all motorists take the issue...
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How brain injuries cause personality changes
Brain injuries are still under a lot of study to this day. However, as people come to learn more about them, they can better understand why certain changes occur in brain injury victims. For example, people suffering from traumatic brain injury in certain areas often...
Childhood brain injuries may cause later depression and anxiety
Residents of Oakland and other areas of California may want to know more about recent studies that relate to childhood brain injuries. Followed up as adults, those who had traumatic injuries to their brain as a child, experienced psychological effects, such as...
Catastrophic injuries: how they work
What makes a personal injury catastrophic? How is that determined? Many who has suffered an accident has probably asked this question when seeking damages for their injuries. There is a difference that exists between a catastrophic injury and a personal injury and...
R. Lewis Van Blois named Lawyer of the Year
The firm is proud to announce that founding partner R. Lewis Van Blois was named Lawyer of the Year Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in Oakland by BestLawyers.com. The web site is a peer-reviewed and recommended lawyers guide...
PG&E Power-Line Restart Devices Implicated in Wildfires
In a letter to the legislature sent on 12/28/17, PG&E stated it would continue to expand its pilot program disabling recloser devices. State investigators are investigating the cause of the wine country fires and PG&E power lines are believed to have started...
Tips to help you prevent slips, trips and falls
Slipping or tripping on a slippery surface can lead to serious accidents. It is imperative that you use proper safety techniques to try to prevent these falls from occurring.While there are some options to keep yourself safe, some aspects of safety don't depend on...
Best Lawyers of the Year Award for 2018
Best Lawyers, a peer review magazine, announced on November 3, 2017 the 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" Awards for Northern California. R. Lewis Van Blois of the in Oakland, California was selected as the Plaintiff Product Liability "Lawyer of...