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  • 2024
    • December
      • The Process of Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in California
      • Common Injuries Sustained During The Holiday Season
    • November
      • How To Stay Safe Around A Forklift
      • How To Prove Fault After A Boating Accident
    • October
      • Who Is Liable For a Defective Vehicle Accident?
      • Reasons For Filing A Claim Against a Cannabis Company
      • What Is California's "One Bite Rule"?
    • September
      • Understanding the Fine Print: What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits
      • Injured While Biking? Here's What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits and Compensation
      • Eye-Opening Personal Injury Law Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
    • August
      • Safety Tips for Children Returning to School: A Practical Guide for Parents and Students
      • What Parents Need to Know About Medical Malpractice in Birth: Tips for Protecting Your Family
      • Protecting Your Child: What Parents Need to Know About Premises Liability and Child Injuries
    • July
      • My Child Got Hurt On Someone Else's Trampoline, What Are My Options?
      • What Is The Role of OSHA On Construction Sites?
    • June
      • How Black Box Data Can Effect an Aviation Accident Case
      • How Do I Know Medical Malpractice Caused My Child's Birth Injury?
    • May
      • How Do I Know If I Have Grounds to File a Pharmaceutical Lawsuit?
    • April
      • How To Identify and Prove Nursing Home Abuse
      • What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
      • June Bashant recognized as One of the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Lawyers
      • June Bashant recognized as a top 100 trial lawyer in the area of plaintiff civil litigation by the National Trial Lawyers
      • Do Pedestrians Always Have The Right-of-Way?
      • When A Bicyclist is At Fault When Involved In An Accident
    • March
      • Accident Reconstruction & Personal Injury Claims
      • Types of Catastrophic Injuries & Their Causes
      • Top Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents
    • February
      • Trucking Accidents: Causes & Liability
    • January
      • What Should I Do After a Work Injury?
      • The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
      • Elements of a Product Liability Claim
  • 2023
    • December
      • Top Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents
      • Time Limits on Personal Injury Cases
      • Types of Catastrophic Injuries & Their Impact On Your Life
    • November
      • The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
    • October
      • Who Is Responsible for Dog Attacks?
      • Cynthia McGuinn - Masters In Trial Program Hosted by SF ABOTA.
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
      • How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
    • September
      • What Is A TBI and How Can It Affect Me?
      • Spinal Injuries: How to Manage and Recover from Them
    • August
      • Cynthia McGuinn - Best Lawyers in America Attorney
      • How to Adapt to Life After a Catastrophic Injury
      • Catastrophic Injuries Caused During Childbirth
    • July
      • What Are The Levels of Paralysis?
      • How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
      • Traumatic Brain Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
    • June
      • Resources and Support for Amputees and Their Families
      • Prosthetics and Assistive Devices for Amputees: What Are Your Options?
    • May
      • Cynthia McGuinn - Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney
      • The Role of Medical Experts in Amputation Injury Cases
      • Obtaining Maximum Compensation After an Amputation
    • April
      • The Physical and Emotional Impact of Losing a Limb
      • Common Myths About Amputation Injuries Debunked
      • Understanding Amputation Injuries
    • March
      • Long-Term Effects of Catastrophic Injuries
      • Can Spinal Cord Injuries Be Reversible?
      • The Vertebral Column: How Certain Injuries Affect Certain Areas
    • February
      • What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
      • Are Brain Injuries Permanent?
    • January
      • How Do Catastrophic Injuries Impact Families?
      • Serious Injuries in the Workplace
  • 2022
    • December
      • The Top Causes of Catastrophic Injuries
      • When a Landlord is Liable for Burn Injuries
      • Can Brain Injuries Lead to Other Illnesses?
    • November
      • What are the Different Degrees of Burn Injuries?
    • October
      • How Long Does it Take to Recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury?
      • What is a Degloving Injury?
    • September
      • How a Pandemic Led to an Increase in Car Accident Fatalities
      • Types of Damages in a Wrongful Death Car Accident Case
      • Rental Car Companies: Who is Liable?
      • What’s the Risk of Riding an Elevator with an Expired Permit?
    • August
      • What You Should Know About Delayed Injuries
      • Establishing Liability with Autonomous Vehicles
    • July
      • Are Dash Cams Worth It?
      • How Can I Recover Damages After a Hit-and-Run?
    • June
      • June Bashant Featured in LAWDRAGON Lawyer Limelight
      • What is the “OSHA Fatal Four?”
      • Can I Sue My Employer If They Contributed to My Injuries?
    • May
      • Memorial Day Weekend Cycling and Pedestrian Safety Tips
      • Toxic Torts: Chemical Exposure on Construction
      • Statute of Limitations: When to File a Construction Accident Lawsuit
    • April
      • What Damages Can I Recover From a Construction Accident?
      • Construction: One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in California
      • Is Workers’ Comp My Only Option for a Work-Related Injury?
    • March
      • CAL-ABOTA Names Cynthia McGuinn 2022 Trial Lawyer of the Year
    • February
      • How to Talk to Your Older Parent About Driving
  • 2021
    • November
      • U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Honors Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn with Rankings in “Best Law Firms” 2022
    • October
      • Do Uber Drivers Make the Roads Less Safe?
    • September
      • Driving Drunk vs. Driving Fatigue: The Effects On Truck Drivers
    • August
      • The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Acclaims 4 Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Attorneys
      • How Does the Hours of Service Regulation Work?
    • July
      • 5 Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Attorneys Named in Annual Super Lawyers® Publication
    • June
      • 4 Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Attorneys in 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
    • January
      • We Stand with Our Nation, Against Insurrection at U.S. Capitol Building
  • 2020
    • November
      • U.S. News — Best Lawyers® Ranks Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn in 2021 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
    • September
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Partners in Best Lawyers® 2021
    • July
      • 5 RFTM Attorneys Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
    • June
      • RFTM Secures $13.1 Million Settlement in Crosswalk Injury Case
    • April
      • 4 RFTM Partners in 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
  • 2019
    • November
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Awarded by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as a “Best Law Firms” Selection for 2020
    • September
      • Understanding The Tragic Dive Boat Accident
      • McGuinn Co-Authors Article on E-Scooter “Click-to-Agree” Clauses
    • August
      • Timothy Tietjen Nominated as a finalist for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year
      • 5 Firm Partners Selected as “The Best Lawyers in America for 2020”
    • July
      • Cynthia McGuinn Selected as Lawdragon Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Wins $58 Million Judgement on Behalf of Injured Worker
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Achieved #6 Top Mediated Settlement for a Motor Vehicle Accident in 2018
    • June
      • Several Attorneys at Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Were Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2019
      • Safety Tips for Vehicle Maintenance
      • The Trucking Industry: What Regulations Exist and Why?
    • March
      • June P. Bashant Becomes Partner at Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn
    • February
      • What Happens If a Driver Hits You and Is Underinsured / Uninsured?
    • January
      • Protecting Your Family: Having Enough Insurance When You Need It
      • What Is the Minimum Insurance Coverage Required by Law?
      • California Auto Insurance Policies: Understanding Limits
  • 2018
    • November
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Name Tier 1 Law Firm in 2019 Best Law Firms Rankings
    • October
      • Attorney June Bashant Named to 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
    • August
      • Attorney Cynthia McGuinn Named to 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
    • July
      • Attorney June P. Bashant Recognized by National Association of Distinguished Counsel Among Nation's Top One Percent!
      • Rouda, Feder, Tietjen, and McGuinn Makes History with $47.5 Million Settlement for Injured Child
    • June
      • Runaway Truck Causes Second Tragedy for Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Clients
    • May
      • $20 Million for the wrongful death of a hotel guest
    • February
      • San Francisco Trial Attorney and Partner becomes National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
  • 2017
    • November
      • The Wine Country Fires: An Update from Victims' Advocate (and Fire Victim) Tim Tietjen
    • October
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn is here to help those affected by the Wine County Fires
      • Attorney Timothy Tietjen Sets Precedent in Securing California Supreme Court Ruling
    • June
      • Top Settlement in Northern California 2016 Secured by Rouda, Feder, Tietjen & McGuinn
      • Traffic Deaths Continue to Rise in California and US
    • January
      • Paralegals in California Must Take More Ethics Courses Than Attorneys
      • Rouda Feder Tietjen & McGuinn Recently Settled Two Significant Cases
      • Traffic Injuries Cost Patients $35M Annually at San Francisco General
      • National Research Group States Bay Area Infrastructure is Worst in Country
      • Car Accidents are the Leading Cause of Death for Teens and Distractions are to Blame
  • 2016
    • November
      • Half of Serious Injuries in San Francisco Are Caused by Car Accidents
      • Five distinguished attorneys of RFTM Recognized by Super Lawyers®
      • New law may require those convicted of DUI to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles.
    • September
      • Ronald Rouda, John Feder, Timothy Tietjen, and Cynthia McGuinn Recognized in "Best Lawyers in America"
      • RFTM secures $24 million settlement for Bay Area woman paralyzed in automobile crash.
    • June
      • Top 10 Dangerous Intersections in San Francisco for Bicyclists
    • May
      • Ten Ways to Help Tell Your Client's Story
    • April
      • Courtroom Technology - Avoiding Critical Failure
      • Excluding Annuitist Testimony
      • Power Tool Liability
      • Plastic Surgery Malpractice
      • Most Dangerous Roads in San Francisco & California
      • Pesticide Lawsuits
      • Diet Pill Lawsuits
      • Birth Control Lawsuits
      • Cynthia McGuinn Selected as Finalist for SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
    • March
      • Tobacco Product Liability Lawsuits
      • Winter Driving Safety
      • Combating the Low-Speed Impact Defense
      • Propane Safety - Summer Barbecues
      • June Bashant Volunteers with the Family Justice Center in Concord
    • January
      • Are Automobile Heads-Up Displays Safe?
  • 2015
    • September
      • San Francisco Adopts Vision Zero
      • Finding Dangerous Intersections in San Francisco
    • May
      • Train/Rail Accidents a Result of Aging Tracks and Failure to Make Safety Upgrades
    • April
      • SFTLA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to San Francisco Trial Lawyer Cynthia McGuinn
  • 2014
    • December
      • San Francisco Muni Hit with Wrongful Death Suit
      • RFTM Investigating Pradaxa Complications
      • CAOC's Feder warns that courts face further cuts
      • Lawsuit Filed Against PG&E After San Bruno Fire Death
      • Lead Based Paint Lawsuits
      • PCB Lawsuits
      • John Feder Presented at CAOC Convention in Maui
    • November
      • June Bashant to Speak at SFTLA "Is Work Life Balance Still Relevant?" Panel
      • Doctors Concerned After Pradaxa Dangers Revealed in New Report
      • John Feder to Speak at CAOC Annual Tahoe Ski Seminar
      • RFTM Ranked as Tier 1 Personal Injury Law Firm by U.S. News & World Reports and Best Lawyers
      • Miles Cooper speaks at SF Board of Supervisors hearing
      • Four RFTM Personal Injury Attorneys named to the 2014 Edition of Best Lawyers
      • 7.6 Million More Vehicles Included in General Motors Recall
      • Senator Charles Schumer Pushes Black Box Requirement for Truck Drivers
      • Tracy Morgan Crash Spotlights Truck Driver Rest Rules
    • October
      • GM recalls 1.3M Vehicles for Power Steering Defect
    • September
      • Subcompact Cars Fare Poorly in IIHS Crash Test
      • New California Laws Taking Effect in 2014
    • August
      • Medical Errors Third-Leading Cause of Death in America
      • South San Francisco Costco Issues Food Safety Recall Due to Salmonella Outbreak
      • Five High School Football Deaths in One Month Highlight Safety Concerns
    • July
      • INTRODUCING THE SEVEN-HOUR DEPOSITION LIMIT
      • Overfilled Grocery Bag Center of Wrongful Death Walmart Lawsuit
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