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When you have suffered a personal injury, you need someone to turn to who is tough,
experienced, and aggressive. Nationally recognized trial attorney Robert E. Cartwright,
Jr., and his team of San Francisco personal injury lawyers/attorneys have the tenacity,
expertise, and ingenuity to fight to
get you proper compensation for your injuries.

When you have been a victim of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, or

sexual harassment, you need a highly skilled employment attorney. The San Francisco
employment lawyers at the Cartwright Law Firm have the requisite knowledge and
expertise to guide you through this
difficult time and get you compensation that you deserve.
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More Than 60 years of Service

In business for more than 60 years, The Cartwright Law Firm is nationally recognized as
a leading authority in personal injury and wrongful death law. Led by attorney Robert E.
Cartwright Jr., we provide individualized service to injury victims and employees
throughout Northern California. Once we agree to represent you as a client, we have
the well-earned reputation for investing the resources, whether it is time or money,
necessary to win your case.

As one of the most respected personal injury lawyers in the country, Robert E.
Cartwright Jr., carries on the reputation, tradition and commitment to service established
by his father. Lessons at the dinner table, working in the law firm as a high school
student and spending more than a year working on a trial with his father, prepared
Robert E. Cartwright Jr., to become an accomplished, notable trial attorney in his own
right.

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the North Bay. The consultation is free!

Over the years, the firm expanded into new practice areas and added accomplished
trial attorneys to the staff. We have purposely remained a smaller firm, however, so we
can provide personal client service. When you call Cartwright Law Firm, for example,
you will talk to a lawyer right away or one will promptly return your call.

Most of our highly trained staff has been with us for 15 to 20 years. They take the time
to understand your individual needs, problems and how your injuries, whether they are
personal or financial, have impacted your life, your family and your well-being.
Firm History
Founded by Robert E. Cartwright Sr. in the 1950s, our San Francisco personal injury
law firm is committed to providing personal service and professional legal
representation. We also strive to uphold the high standards and ethics established by
Mr. Cartwright Sr.

In the early years, Robert E. Cartwright Sr. partnered with Suren Saroyan and other
well-known personal injury attorneys. At the time of his death, the firm was called
Cartwright, Slobodin, Bokelman, Borowsky, Wartnick, Moore & Harris, Inc. The name
has since been shortened to The Cartwright Law Firm.

We have a history of cutting-edge litigation. Robert E. Cartwright Sr. was one of the
fathers of modern product liability law. In fact, the first book written on product liability in
California was co-authored by Robert E. Cartwright Sr., followed by subsequent books.
To learn more about the history of our law firm, please click on the video link.

Meet our Attorneys in San Francisco, California

Robert E. Cartwright Jr. is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Cartwright Law
Firm, and is a respected, award-winning attorney who has been practicing since 1982.
Among his many honors, he has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list,
recognized as the 2001 Trial Lawyer of the Year, was the 2002 ORT Jurisprudence
Award winner, and a finalist in numerous California and San Francisco Trial Lawyer of
the Year selections. He serves on many legal association boards and has served as the
Honorary Consul General of Iceland since 1996.

Mr. Cartwright is joined by a team of attorneys who bring unique skills and experience to
the firm. Working as a team, they are all dedicated to protecting the rights of injury and
accident victims.

To learn more about our attorneys’ backgrounds, please click on the links below.

Attorneys
 Robert E. Cartwright Jr.

 Maurice Fitzgerald
 David G. Yen

 Brian Lance

 Catherine Tran

 Audrey Siegel

Staff:
 Ligia McDonald

 Victoria Rungo

For a free consultation, please call our San Francisco office at 415-433-0444 or contact
us online.

Results

As personal injury attorneys, the members of The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. are proud of
our record in achieving notable settlements and verdicts in all types of personal injury
and wrongful death cases. Please take a few minutes to read about some of our recent
San Francisco personal injury case settlements and case verdict results. You will see
that The Cartwright Law Firm fights aggressively and wins for its clients.

Accidental injury occurs in so many situations: automobile accidents, unwitting use of

faulty products, aviation disasters, dog bites, falls. When an accident is caused by
someone’s deliberate disregard for the law or sheer negligence, the very least the
injured party deserves is firm, compassionate legal counsel capable of negotiating a
generous settlement or bringing litigation to a successful conclusion.

Past case settlements and recent verdicts show that The Cartwright Law Firm’s credo of
providing our clients with care, commitment and concern produces outstanding results
at the negotiating table or in civil court.
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the North Bay. The consultation is free!

Vioxx Litigation/Heart Attack and Stroke – $4.85 Billion settlement

The Cartwright Law Firm (TCLF) helped broker the biggest settlement in the history of
drug litigation for as many as 20,000 plaintiffs nationwide that were injured or killed after
ingesting Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory medication that was made and marketed by
Merck. Robert Cartwright and Matthew Quinlan served on the Plaintiff’s Steering
Committee for the California coordinated actions, which consists of several thousand
plaintiffs, several dozen of whom are represented by TCLF. TCLF was one of the first
firms in the country to file a products liability suit against Merck, et. al., in 2002.

Deck Collapse – $12 million settlement:

Plaintiff fractured her femur when a deck upon which she was standing collapsed
injuring her, as well as numerous other persons and killing one person. Combined
judgment for all plaintiffs was in excess of $12 million. Plaintiff sued the landlord
claiming negligent maintenance and construction of the deck.

Violent Assault – Loss of Eye: $5 Million Judgement:

Plaintiff was an artist who lost an eye during a violent assault.

Wrongful Termination Suit – $180,000 Settlement

Fabricated reasons to dismiss pregnant plaintiff despite excellent reviews.

Whistleblower – Wrongful Dismissal – Confidential

Settlement
A recent whistleblower/wrongful dismissal case against a non-profit agency resulted in a
substantial confidential settlement for the plaintiff. California Labor Code 1102.5
prohibits discharging an employee for disclosing an alleged violation of a statute of
public importance to a government or a law enforcement agency.

Sexual Assault in Mental Health Facility – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was a minor at a psychiatric hospital where she was sexually assaulted by a
member of the staff. Both the hospital and their employee leasing firm were sued for
negligence, while the perpetrator is serving a lengthy prison term.

Head-On Collision – Confidential Settlement

Plaintiff was seriously injured when an on-coming pick-up veering into the path of the
truck he was a passenger in, resulting in the deaths of the two people in the other
vehicle, and the serious injury of himself and the driver of the vehicle he was in. The on-
coming vehicle had no insurance. The Cartwright Law Firm was able to negotiate a
substantial settlement with the client’s own insurance company to enable our client to
recover from very high medical bills.

Defective Tire-Caused Accident – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff sustained severe injuries to self and other passengers when a tire on their SUV
blew without warning. Suit was filed against tire manufacturer and company that sold
the tire to the plaintiff.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – $9 million settlement:

Multiple flight attendants sued multiple manufacturers in connection with hand, wrist and
arm injuries, primarily carpal tunnel syndrome, related to these food and beverage carts
manufactured by a German manufacturer.

Hand Injury – $5.2 million settlement after verdict:

Plaintiff, an experienced craftsman, accidentally amputated his right hand by using a

radial arm saw. The hand was successfully re-attached. Plaintiff successfully alleged
the saw lacked appropriate warnings and a lower blade guard. A jury awarded punitive
damages against both the seller and the manufacturer.

Will Contest/Trust Litigation/Breach of Contract – $4.5 million settlement:

Plaintiff, in a cross complaint alleged her uncle failed to execute a Will based upon a
promise he made to her while still alive. Plaintiff sued to reform the Will. Defendant
countersued claiming she was not entitled to funds contained in the decedent’s bank
accounts. She was a joint tenant. This settlement was a post-tax amount.

Wrongful Death – Big Rig Collision – $3.5 million settlement:

Plaintiffs were the wife and three children of a truck driver who was killed in a head-on
collision with another big rig. Plaintiff alleged the opposing driver was negligent in
handling his tractor trailer rig, which when he lost control on wet pavement, then
skidded into the oncoming lane.

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the North Bay. The consultation is free!

Seat Belt Injury – $2 million settlement:

Plaintiff claimed major abdominal injuries “chance” fracture related to injuries sustained
by a lap only seat belt. The case was brought against the manufacturer of the
automobile.

Delivery Truck v. Pedestrian/Wrongful Death – $1,825,000 verdict:

Plaintiff was the husband of decedent who was struck while a pedestrian in an
intersection by a delivery truck.

Product Liability – Burns – $1.4 million verdict:

Plaintiff was left with a quarter size burn on his heel after chemicals leaked from a
medical device. Against a zero offer, plaintiff obtained a $1.4 million jury verdict against
Baxter Pharmaceutical.

Pedestrian vs. Automobile-$3,250,000 Settlement:

Elderly Plaintiff out for his morning newspaper and coffee was struck by an automobile
and thrown, sustaining life-altering brain injury, as well as other severe injuries,
requiring long and possibly permanent around-the-clock care. Defendant paid the policy
limits of $3.25 million.

Stepping on Spike/Possible Amputation – $1.35 Million settlement:

Plaintiff suffered a foot injury after stepping on a submerged snap tie at a Northern
California sulfur prilling plant. The snap tie was allegedly left behind following a
construction project near the sulfur pit, wherein the incident occurred. Plaintiff was
performing maintenance on a sump pump located in the sulfur pit, which had 1-2 feet of
standing water. Plaintiff, a diabetic, faced a likelihood of leg amputation from the knee
down.

Jet Ski Injury/Internal Injuries – Confidential settlement:

Plaintiff received massive internal injuries when she fell directly off the back of a
watercraft and into the jet stream of a dangerously designed high performance jet ski.
Plaintiff sustained massive internal injuries to her rectum and vagina, but fortunately
made a favorable physical recovery with her body returning to full working order, save a
few residual symptoms, including substantial emotional damage and a 8-inch scar from
a laparotomy.

Automobile Accident/Multiple Pelvis Fractures – $1,275,000 settlement:

Plaintiff fractured her pelvis in multiple places after the driver of the car she was in fell
asleep, swerved off the road, and crashed into a tree. Plaintiff was not seat-belted at the
time and was seated in the middle backseat, so that the driver’s family dog could sit
next to the window. Plaintiff, although very active, was 68 years old. The three other
people in the car were seat-belted and suffered no serious injuries.

Super Shuttle v. Pedestrian/Wrongful Death – $1.1 million settlement:

Plaintiffs were three adult children of a single mother decedent who was struck and
killed while a pedestrian by a Super Shuttle van. It was alleged that decedent was
wearing dark clothes on a rainy night, crossing against the red light, with her jacket over
her head, while under the influence (.23 blood alcohol).

premises Liability – Bystander Shot – $655,000 Settlement:

Plaintiff was a young man crossing a shopping center parking lot, who was caught in the
middle of a gang fight that had started inside the shopping center’s primary tennant
grocery store. The shopping center had inadequate security, and there had been
numerous prior violent incidents in the parking lot. Plaintiff suffered substantial injuries.

Boy Bitten by Dog – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was a young boy who had asked to pet a leashed dog. After the owners gave
permission, he reached his hand toward the dog, which lept forward and bit the boy’s
face, resulting in a severe laceration to his face, and emotional trauma.

Fatal Fall From Helicopter – Confidential Settlement:

The family of a Forest Service heli-rappel firefighter, who perished in a fall from a
helicopter during a training assignment due to equipment design failure, received a
substantial settlement from the defendant companies sued on their behalf by The
Cartwright Law Firm. The U. S. Forest Service’s own investigation indicated three
equipment checks failed to reveal the defect that led to this tragic death.

Complex Slip and Fall- Settlement Confidential:in Addition to Substantial

Worker’s Comp Settlement.

Plaintiff was a retiree attending a dinner at a local restaurant, in conjunction with a

national conference, when he tripped over an obscured cable, sustaining severe
injuries. Multiple defendants disputed responsibility for the cable. Before the accident,
Plaintiff was an extremely strong individual. He can no longer perform normal day to day
activities.

Road Rage Delivery Van vs. Bicyclist- Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was a young woman on a bicycle ride with a friend in a rural area, when a
delivery van approached them from behind on a blind corner, forcing Plaintiff into a
guard rail, causing shoulder strain injuries. The van driver became verbally abusive, and
left the scene, only to return a short time later to continue the abuse.

Nursing Home Negligence Leads to Wrongful Death – Settlement Confidential:

Plaintiff was an elderly woman who was permitted by the nursing home to leave the
premises on an unsupervised trip to the library, except for an untrained teenage
volunteer. There were other residents of the home on the outing, as well. On the return,
Plaintiff’s wheelchair went over a hidden stairway, causing a hip fracture, from which
she later succumbed.

Personal Watercraft Causes Serious Injury – Settlement Confidential: Plaintiff was

a forty-five year old woman riding as a passenger on a personal watercraft, when she
was thrown backward during acceleration following a stop and landed directly in the jet
stream of the craft’s unprotected propulsion system, sustaining severe, life-altering
bowel injuries.
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the North Bay. The consultation is free!

Bicycle vs. Porsche:Confidential Settlement: Plaintiff was out riding her bicycle,
accompanied by her husband, when a Porsche, driving in excess of the speed limit,
rounded a corner and struck the Plaintiff. She sustained a shoulder strain, which was
disputed, and her bicycle was destroyed.

Motorcycle Struck by Taxi Running Red Light: Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle on a well-lit city street, approaching an intersection.
He claimed the light was green and he continued through the intersection, when he was
struck by a taxi, who also claimed he had the green light. His motorcycle was a
complete loss, and Plaintiff sustained injuries to his hands and legs.

Segway Scooter Out of Control – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was riding a Segway scooter with members of her family while on vacation in
San Francisco. The scooter went out of control, causing Plaintiff to be thrown from the
vehicle, and causing multiple fractures to her ankle. Her injuries have caused
permanent limitations on her ability to work as a registered nurse. Defendant claimed
Plaintiff was herself at fault.

Wet Floor:BART vs. Pedestrian – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was entering BART station when he slipped on a wet floor that was outside a
barricaded area. Plaintiff sustained injuries to his hand and wrist.

Wrongful Death Wheelchair-Bound Man Fell Exiting Medi-van – Confidential

Settlement:

Plaintiff was elderly gentleman in a care facility, confined to a wheelchair. He was

exiting a medi-van when the attendant failed to properly align the van with the curb,
throwing Plaintiff and causing significant injuries.

Homeless Man Beaten By Store Security Guards – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was assaulted by two security guards at a large grocery store. He sustained
head and bodily injuries, including damage to his spleen, requiring its removal.
Muni Bus Drags & Injures Plaintiff- Confidential Settlement:

The plaintiff was riding a San Francisco Muni bus, and while exiting was caught in the
door of the vehicle and dragged under the bus. The vehicle ran over him causing
serious bodily injuries.

Vioxx Settlement: Confidential Settlement:

A retired, married man in perfect health, had five children, and took Vioxx. As a result of
the drug, he had a heart attack and died.

Dangerous Condition of Property- Confidential Settlement

Our client suffered serious injuries as a result of landscape negligence on a property

where a dangerous condition existed and the landowner knew about it, but failed to
notify our client.

Lead Paint Exposure- Confidential Settlement:

A case of environmental exposure in a dwelling where lead paint was used in the
residence. The defendant told the residents that there was no lead present on the
property, yet we proved otherwise and our clients were compensated for their injuries.

Vioxx Settlement:Confidential Settlement:

The plaintiff was a San Mateo resident who suffered a massive heart attack after taking
Vioxx for only 2 months. She died leaving a husband, four sons and grandchildren.

Pedestrian vs. Automobile – Confidential Settlement:

A nurse was in a clearly marked crosswalk and was struck by a taxi cab and severely
injured. Our client was thrown fifteen feet onto the asphalt pavement and was harmed
by the impact.

Vioxx Settlement: Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was a man from Alameda County in his 60’s who took Vioxx for osteoarthritis.
He had a heart attacked as a result of using the drug, but fortunately survived.
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Defective Bicycle Helmet – Confidential Settlement:

Our client received a settlement after riding his bicycle while using a newly purchased
helmet. He crashed his bicycle, and his helmet was shown to be defective and failed to
protect his head as it was supposed to do.

Vioxx Settlement: Confidential Settlement:

A retired postal worker, who took Vioxx, had a massive heart attack as a result. Our
client is now permanently disabled.

Defective Ladder Caused Serious Injury – Confidential Settlement:

The plaintiff bought a ladder from a major retailer that was defective. When he used the
product in the manner which it was intended, it failed and caused him severe injuries.

Vioxx Settlement: Confidential Settlement:

Our client was a volunteer teacher from Lake County who was married to a medical
doctor. She took Vioxx for 6 months, and as a result had a heart attack while driving her
car to school. She subsequently died at the wheel of her automobile, though had no
discernible injuries from the auto accident.

Pedestrian vs. Automobile – Confidential Settlement:

A client was struck by an automobile when she was in a crosswalk and the driver was
inattentive. Our client received serious personal injuries as a result of the collision.

Pedestrian vs. Automobile –

Confidential Settlement: Our client, a gentleman on vacation in San Francisco, was in a

clearly marked crosswalk and was struck by an inattentive driver. Thrown onto the roof
of the vehicle upon impact, our client sustained serious injuries due to the driver’s
carelessness.

Vioxx Settlement: Confidential Settlement:

The plaintiff, a cardiologist, had taken Vioxx for approximately 2 years. One morning he
realized that he was having heart attack symptoms and he drove himself to the hospital.
While there he had a heart attack and was revived by hospital staff that used a
defibrillation device to bring him back to life.

Rear-end Car Accident- Confidential Settlement:

In this vehicle vs. vehicle car accident, our client was rear-ended by defendant’s car.
Plaintiff suffered serious back injuries as a result of the defendant’s negligence.

Vioxx Settlement: $735,300 settlement.

A retired man, who just bought 20 acres of land in Northern California, had a heart
attack due to having taken Vioxx. As a result, he died from a heart attack .

Pedestrian vs. City-Owned Automobile- Confidential Settlement:

A pedestrian was struck while crossing a city street. She was injured by the vehicle
which struck her and she suffered serious bodily injuries. The vehicle was owned and
operated by a Northern California city worker, and our client was not at fault.

Truck Passenger Received Settlement -Confidential Settlement:

Our client was a passenger in a truck driven by in a reckless driver. The plaintiff
suffered substantial injuries and the defendant was shown to be impaired while driving.

Dangerous Condition of Public Business Property-Confidential Settlement:

Our client was buying granite and while in the warehouse, a large slab of granite
smashed his foot and leg causing severe damage and permanent injuries. We helped
him receive a fair settlement for his injuries.

SF Muni Bus Collision/Wrongful Death – Confidential Settlement:

Decedent, an 89-year old man, became trapped in the rear door of a San Francisco
Muni bus when the door closed on his jacket and pulled away from the curb. He was
spun around and dragged a short distance before being run over by the back wheels of
the bus. The plaintiffs were his two adult daughters who were not financially dependent
on decedent and did not reside with him.

Golf Cart Crash/Facial Scar -Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff, a 12 year old girl, sustained a substantial laceration to her face when the golf
cart she was driving at Bay Area golf course crashed into a tree. Plaintiff was riding in
the golf cart with her friend and her friend’s grandfather, who was the Course Marshall,
who was on the job. Plaintiff was left with a 4-inch scar on her forehead, which can be
improved with scar revision surgery, but will not be performed for several years due to
hormonal changes in the teenager.

U-Haul Accident/Broken Femur – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff, a 59-year old woman, was run over by a U-Haul truck that she had rented while
she was exiting the vehicle. Plaintiff intended on moving some items from the U-Haul to
her car and left the engine running and had not set the parking brake. Plaintiff thought
she had put the car in park, but because the dash lights were either not functional or in
the off position, she was unable to see. The police found Plaintiff to be 100% at fault for
the accident. Discovery did not reveal any defects with the truck.

Home Improvement (Ladder Fall)/Broken Orbital Bone – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff, a 34-year old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was hired off the streets of
South San Francisco by a homeowner to help with home repairs. After being brought to
the house to perform some spackling in a light well, the plaintiff fell 15 feet when the
ladder that was set up for him failed. The homeowner and the plaintiff did not speak a
common language and had difficulty communicating. TCLF alleged that the homeowner
was negligent for hiring an unlicensed contractor to perform sophisticated work and for
creating an unsafe work environment.

Pedestrian Injury/Rotator Cuff Tear – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff, a 51-year old woman, was hit in a cross-walk by a San Francisco taxi and
suffered a torn rotator cuff that required surgery. Plaintiff was a registered nurse and
missed 5-6 months of work as a result of the accident.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – $950,000 judgment

Plaintiff tried and obtained a binding judgment against a zero offer in the amount of
$950,000 for chronic fatigue resulting from a head on collision that the plaintiff was
involved in.

Defective Knee Implant/Replacement – Confidential Settlement

Plaintiff underwent a knee implant procedure, with an initial excellent result. Plaintiff
developed very severe pain in the right knee. The knee device failed and plaintiff was
suffering from massive structural damage to her bones and surrounding tissues in the
vicinity of the implant.

Vehicle Collision – Fractured Ankle, Emotion Distress, Lacerations – $809,000

settlement

Plaintiff was the right front seat belted passenger in a 1986 Volvo Sedan, driven by her
deceased fiancé, which collided with an AC Transit bus where the traffic lights were out,
due to the negligence of PG&E.

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the North Bay. The consultation is free!

Jet Ski Race/Sports Injury – $800,000 settlement

Plaintiff was badly injured in a “jet skiing” competition. Plaintiff was hit by another fellow
racer. A claim was brought against the race organizer alleging that the flag was not
raised in a timely fashion to warn other competitors that a racer was “down” in the
water.

Vehicular Rollover – Cervical Fusion – $650,000 settlement

Plaintiff was traveling eastbound on I-80 when he was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer

and ejected from his vehicle which necessitated cervical fusion surgery.

Bus Crash – Fractured Nose, Bruised Breasts – $600,000 settlement

Plaintiff was injured while the bus in which she was riding hit a tree. Plaintiff suffered a
severely fractured nose, as well as a deep bruise to her breast which resulted in a
partial mastectomy.

Wrongful Death – Pedestrian vs. Auto – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiffs were two brothers of the deceased sister who was struck by a car in a
crosswalk.

Non-displaced Nasal Fracture – $535,000 verdict:

Plaintiff, a rising fashion model, suffered a non-displaced nasal fracture while an un-seat
belted rear seat passenger in a taxi cab. Plaintiff successfully sued the car that the cab
rear-ended on the freeway, alleging that vehicle made a dangerous stop. Plaintiff
suffered damage to her career as a result of missing 4-6 weeks while her nose healed.
The offer in the case was $18,000. Plaintiff has now resumed her career.

Asbestos Exposure – Mesothelioma/Wrongful Death – $500,000 settlement

Decedent was exposed to asbestos.

BBQ Explosion/Burns – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff received second and third degree burns to her face, arms, hands and legs when
her BBQ exploded when she tried to ignite it. Defendant Weber, and all of its
component parts manufactures, which were bought in via cross-complaint, were
uncertain as to the reason for the explosion. Plaintiff had a complete recovery and had
no visible scarring or disfigurement. Plaintiff had more than 100k in medical billing and
spent 10 days in the hospital to treat her burns.

Intentional Infliction of Emotion Distress – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was led to believe that she tested positive for the HIV virus and Hepatitis C by a
former boyfriend and an employee at the blood bank where she was donating blood.

Fortune Teller Fraud – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff claimed fortune teller defrauded her former husband out of a large sum of
money.

Wrongful Death – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff obtained a settlement on behalf of husband and two daughters, whose wife and
mother was killed instantly in a collision with a School District janitor who may have
been having a seizure.

Falling Objects at Home Depot – Broken Toes – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was standing in front of a forklift preparing to load the lumber onto his truck at
Home Depot when a heavy 6×6 post suddenly fell four feet from the forklift onto his left
foot, splitting his big toe and crushing two of his other toes.

Moped Crashes in Bus Shelter – Fractured Ankle – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was a Texas eye doctor who, after signing a release, and indicating on the
rental form that he had a valid motorcycle license, rented a scooter, passed a driving
test in the garage and then failed to negotiate a right turn out of the garage, crashing
through a bus shelter and severely fracturing his ankle. Defendants alleged that plaintiff
assumed the risk.

Trip and Fall Shoulder Injury -Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff suffered a fractured right shoulder injury resulting from a trip and fall accident
which occurred on the premises of Universal Studios.

Jones Act – Crushed Finger – Confidential Settlement:

Plaintiff was seriously injured while serving as the third assistant engineer on the ship
“MAHIMAHI” when a generator head fell on and crushed his finger.

Train Wreck – Minor Injury – Confidential Settlement:

Husband and wife plaintiffs sustained personal injuries in the collision of an Amtrak train
with a tractor and trailer at a private railroad crossing.

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Contact our San Francisco personal injury lawyers at The Cartwright Law Firm by
calling 415-433-0444 today for more information about our practice. Representing
clients in Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, and Alameda, we provide free consultations
and are available for evening and weekend appointments.

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 Study looks at effectiveness and dangers of transvaginal mesh devices

 When drivers and cyclists share the road in San Francisco

 Who is liable for a dog bite in California?

 California remains the worst state for fatal pedestrian accidents

 Legal representation can make the difference in a product liability case

 What is distracted driving in California?

 When can teens start driving in California?

 Truck accident risks around San Francisco

 Common car accident injuries in San Francisco

 Dog bites a real concern for residents in San Francisco

 Report: California still has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities

 Drunk Driving Realities in San Francisco

 Study: Brain Injuries May Affect Girls Differently than Boys

 Voice-activated technology may increase driver distraction in CA

 What TBI victims in California need to know about depression

 Truckers to face new substance testing guidelines

 Will proposed boater safety law help protect Californians?

 Dialing while driving is the most distracting activity behind the wheel

 Is distracted driving by big-rig drivers becoming a serious problem?

 California second in nation for dog bite deaths

 Adults more likely than teens to use cellphones on the road, study finds

 Research may help prevent immune system suppression in spinal cord injury
patients

 Study may lead to new treatments for TBI sufferers

 Motorcycle Lane-Splitting In California: Legal, but Misunderstood

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San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorney
This entry was posted in Wrongful Death on July 6, 2017 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorney Looking for someone to blame is natural if a
loved one has fallen victim to a fatal accident. Death is an inevitable part of all of our
lives. We accept that old age or bad habits can lead to death. Smoking cigarettes, using
alcohol and drugs, and bad overall health…

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San Francisco Car Accident Attorney

This entry was posted in Blog, Car Accidents on June 27, 2017 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

San Francisco Car Accident Attorney On May 1st, 2017 multiple news agency reported
on horrific auto accidents. According to KRON 4 News the Bay Area was plagued by
deadly car crashes over a short period of time. San Francisco, CA is known for its
crowded streets and freeways. An article written by sfist lists the Bay Area…

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Important Things to Share with Your Personal Injury

Attorney in San Francisco
This entry was posted in Personal Injury on February 27, 2017 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

If you have been involved in an accident and you require the services of a personal
injury lawyer in San Francisco, it is important to understand the details you should
provide in order to increase the chances of winning. Many people are wary of providing
such information yet it is crucial in helping to strategize…

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Things You Need to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accidents in
San Francisco
This entry was posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on February 24, 2017 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

If you have ever been involved in a motor accident, you appreciate the confusion that
immediately follows. You might end up making the wrong decisions in a daze and this
could lead to legal problems. With so many accidents happening on U.S roadways
every motorist needs to know how to react immediately after an accident….

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Types of Defective Product Liability Claims

This entry was posted in Products Liability on January 20, 2017 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

Product liability claims are among the most complicated in law. The fact that the plaintiff
has to prove negligence on the part of the manufacturer makes it important to hire the
best Product Liability Attorneys in San Francisco. In most cases, you will be facing a
large corporation, and this can be intimidating especially, if…

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San Francisco cyclist suffers hit-and-run injuries

This entry was posted in Blog, Car Accidents on December 14, 2016 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

Part of the innate danger of driving is the enormous danger that all cars pose to
everyone who is vulnerable to the possibility of being struck by several tons of force.
Unfortunately, the danger presented by cars and other vehicles has become so
normalized in our day-to-day living that it takes a tragedy or near-tragedy…

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Who Is Responsible For The Deadly Ghost Ship Warehouse

Fire?
This entry was posted in Blog, Wrongful Death on December 8, 2016 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

As of Wednesday morning, the search for bodies from the deadly Ghost Ship
Warehouse Fire had concluded, leaving a death toll of 36 decedents. The Cartwright
Family would like to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of
loved ones who passed away in this tragic event. As investigation into what caused
this…

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Major product liability suit ends in hung jury

This entry was posted in Blog, Products Liability on December 5, 2016 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

When it comes to the field of product liability lawsuits, there are few bigger fish in the
pond than tobacco companies. The country’s history with tobacco is a long and
complicated one, with advocates on all sides crying foul and personal freedom. A case
that has been in process for more than a decade has…

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Multi-car accident injures many passengers

This entry was posted in Blog, Car Accidents on November 30, 2016 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

We often have the tendency to think of driving as one of the implied rights we have as
American citizens, with much of our national mythology built around the freedom of the
road. How many movies have we seen featuring beautiful people escaping from it all as
they speed through the Southwest with the top…

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1 injured, 1 killed as car crashes through building

This entry was posted in Blog, Car Accidents on November 21, 2016 by The Cartwright Law Firm Inc.

Car accidents and associated injuries are not merely confined to roadways, as some
residents of South San Jose learned firsthand in a tragic accident recently. While it is
generally safer to be inside buildings, even this is not always enough to keep people
safe when it comes to vehicles weighing a ton or more with…

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