Jason Austin Joseph Lundberg Law Blog

    Learning how to drive is a cherished, almost traditional aspect of growing up in the United States.  Young people wait very anxiously until their 16th birthday so that they can get a driver’s license and hit the open road.  However, in an age where technology is pervasive and communication is instantaneous, driving for teenagers can be very different than what it was for teens decades ago.  By and large, the root cause of this change is widespread cell... Read More

Among the most devastating of catastrophes is an uncontrollable fire in one’s home.  As the flames spread and engulf the house, its residents have no choice but to leave all of their belongings behind and head for safety as quickly as possible.  In San Francisco, where buildings are built next to each other to support themselves in an earthquake, fires can spread from one unit in a building to another very rapidly, posing a threat to everyone near by.   Such was the... Read More

    The Bay Area is fortunate in that it has a variety of very well developed public transportation networks.  Between BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit, people can go from San Jose to San Francisco as far out as Pittsburg using just public transportation.
    However, for many people, the convenience of having a car and being able to run on your own schedule, as opposed to the posted arrival and departure times of buses and trains, is a luxury that... Read More

    It is a well established belief that using cell phones while driving can be incredibly dangerous.  When drivers talk on their phones they become less aware of what’s going on around them, which can lead to accidents that otherwise could be avoided.  In fact, the correlation between cell phone use and motor vehicle accidents is so noticeable that some states, such as New York and California, have banned the usage of cell phones while driving.   Read More

    One of the faster ways to get around San Francisco using public transportation is to take one of the Muni Metro lines.  These trains can often get from one side of the City to another faster than would take a bus.  Given that there is less traffic and that they ride on underground rails for parts of their journeys, they can travel much quicker about town than their wheeled counterparts.  However, these trains have a huge disadvantage when compared to the bus... Read More

    One of the most popular foods in Japanese restaurants in the United States is sushi.  It is perhaps most famous for the fact that its primary ingredient is raw fish of some kind.  While the FDA recommends that people cook raw meat in order to kill pathogens that may be present, sushi remains one of the biggest examples of uncooked meat being eaten in mass quantities.  However, even though sushi is widely eaten, it should not be construed that eating raw food,... Read More

    Driving at high speeds is common on the roadways in the Bay Area.  Very often you can walk on the streets even in San Francisco and see drivers barreling down the avenues at high velocities.  The problem, of course, is when these fast moving cars collide with unprotected pedestrians.  Given the speed and force, the impact is usually disastrous for the pedestrian, and can cause significant serious injury or even death.
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    Cycling is an excellent alternative method of transportation for many people who live in urban environments.  In San Francisco, where the streets are narrow and the parking is scarce, a bicycle can mean the difference between getting around town on time or circling blocks looking for open spaces.  For many riders, cars on the road can be a big concern; some drivers occasionally drive in bicycle only lanes, and sometimes even collide with bicyclists if they... Read More

    A man accused of striking and killing a college student was charged in court today for manslaughter and driving while under the influence of alcohol.  The driver, Mr. Dennis Leffew, allegedly killed 19 year old Andrel Gaines while driving in Millbrae on November 6, 2011.
    The incident happened in the early morning.  Mr. Gaines was traveling in a Cadillac with some friends when the driver swerved to avoid a tire that was stuck... Read More