Category: Personal Injury

When a train crashes, the damage is immediate—but the aftermath can stretch on for years. In a single moment, your life can be changed by a derailment, a collision at a crossing, or a strike involving a loved one on or near the tracks. These aren’t simple accidents. They involve powerful rail companies, complex safety systems, and serious injuries or death. Victims and families are often left in the dark while those responsible stay quiet and shift blame. You deserve more than silence. You deserve answers, accountability, and a team that’s willing to fight to get you both. At Siegal...Read More

Getting rear-ended can throw your whole life off course. You might have been sitting at a stoplight or inching through traffic when another driver slammed into the back of your car without warning. Rear end collisions can cause serious injuries—whiplash, head trauma, spinal damage—and they’re often made worse by insurance companies that try to downplay your pain. In Berkeley, these crashes happen all the time on roads like Ashby Avenue, San Pablo, and the I-80 onramps. At Siegal & Richardson, LLP, we’ve seen the damage rear end accidents cause, and we don’t back down from tough cases. In this piece,...Read More

A spinal cord injury turns life upside down in an instant. One moment you're walking, working, or taking care of your family — the next, everything changes. The physical toll is only part of it. These injuries often mean giving up your independence, losing income, and facing a future filled with medical needs and unanswered questions. At Siegal & Richardson, LLP, we understand how heavy that burden feels. We've stood with people who’ve lost the ability to move, care for themselves, or return to the life they once had. You deserve more than sympathy — you deserve someone who’s going...Read More

A bus accident—whether involving a public transit agency, school district, or private operator—is rarely straightforward. These cases often involve severe injuries, overlapping lines of responsibility, and strict procedural rules, especially when a government entity is involved. At Siegal & Richardson, LLP, we represent individuals who have been seriously injured in bus-related incidents and take on the complex legal work required to hold the right parties accountable. Our attorneys are experienced in handling cases against public transit systems, commercial carriers, and institutional defendants. In the sections that follow, Siegal & Richardson, LLP outlines key aspects of California bus accident claims, including...Read More