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Anthony Label Discusses Liability in Trucking Accident Lawsuits in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Column

Trial Team Leader Anthony Label was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing liable parties in a trucking collisions for a victim who was badly hurt in a big-rig truck crash and as a result, completely disabled. The driver of the truck claims the insurance company only has $1M in coverage, not enough to cover the victim’s hospital bills.

Appointed Second Year in a Row to Queen’s Bench Board of Directors

For the second year in a row, Attorney will serve on the Board of Directors for the Queen’s Bench Bar Association. In addition to this position, Wong will also serve as co-chair of the organization’s Employment/Work-Life Balance Committee.

The Bizarre World of Hospital Liens Under Parnell, Howell and Dameron: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Plaintiff Magazine Article

What happens when a hospital attempts to assert a lien in connection with a personal injury lawsuit? Attorney Alexandra Hamilton explains the consequences of hospital balance billing in her Plaintiff magazine article “The Bizarre World of Hospital Liens Under Parnell, Howell and Dameron.”

The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit: Uber Driver Under Influence and Distracted by Phone Crashes and Injures 3; Uber App Also Alleged to Be a Defective Product

Trial Team Leader Anthony Label and Attorney Steven Kronenberg filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and an Uber driver, alleging that the driver was distracted by his phone and driving under the influence of marijuana when he crashed into another vehicle at freeway speeds on the I-580 near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza.

The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit for Man Severely Injured by Dog Attack

Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Lee Brannon against Frederick Long for negligence and premises liability after Long’s dog attacked and bit Brannon, causing serious injuries.

Lawsuit Filed: Truck Driver Killed by Defective Garbage Truck

Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary filed a lawsuit on behalf of Johnny Tolliver against Crane Carrier, a manufacturer of garbage trucks, for negligence, product liability and wrongful death. One of Crane Carrier’s garbage trucks malfunctioned while collecting trash, killing Tolliver, who was working as an employee.

A New View with Google Earth: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Article for Trial Magazine

In her Trial magazine article “A New View with Google Earth,” Attorney Alexandra Hamilton discussed one of the most underutilized tools in litigation – Google Earth Pro, including how to use the free program in case preparation, at depositions or at trial as demonstrations or exhibits to help witnesses, the judge and jurors visualize a scene.

Elinor Leary Appointed to the 2018 Justice & Diversity Center’s Board Executive Committee

In addition to her Board of Directors position, Elinor Leary has been invited by the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) to serve on its 2018 Executive Committee. Leary’s expanded role will involve oversight of the board’s budget and agenda.

What to Do if You’ve Been Seriously Injured at Work: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Article

In Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert article, “I’ve Been Seriously Injured at Work. What Should I Do?” Attorney Alexandra Hamilton outlines five actions employees should take if they find themselves with a work injury.

Sworn in as CAOC’s 2018 Diversity Chair

We are pleased to announce that Attorney has been sworn in as Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 2018 Diversity Chair and will serve as a member of the CAOC Board’s Executive Committee.