On Friday, February 14, 2025, the Zinn Law Firm filed a civil complaint against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and the Permanente Medical Group in Alameda County Superior Court on behalf of a Kaiser patient and Bay Area resident, Michael Bean. The lawsuit details a shocking and horrible incident of sexual abuse committed by a male Kaiser…
Continue reading ›You’d think that in a state with year-round sunshine and traffic so bad it doubles as a lifestyle choice, California would make cycling as easy as possible. But no. The laws surrounding bicycles are a tangled mess of outdated rules, half-baked safety measures, and enough gray areas to make even the most confident rider second-guess…
Continue reading ›In 2022, 1,360 cyclists died on U.S. roads—a 47% increase over the past decade. Most bicycle accidents don’t happen because cyclists are reckless or “came out of nowhere.” They happen because drivers crash into them—at intersections, while turning, while opening car doors without looking. The roads weren’t designed for bikes, and the law often treats…
Continue reading ›Riding a bike shouldn’t feel like a gamble with your life. But thanks to distracted drivers, careless right turns, and doors flung open without warning, too many cyclists end up in hospitals instead of at their destinations. These bicycle accidents aren’t random. A left-cross collision happens when a driver fails to yield. A right hook…
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