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Justice On Autopilot: Human Liability in Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents

Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Self Driving Car / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Candice Sannella Henry from San Francisco writes:If I am hit by an autonomous vehicle who is responsible for the accident? It was recently reported that the DMV suspended Cruise cars from shuttling paying customers. Since they and other autonomous vehicle companies are still allowed to continue testing their cars in […]

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Eye Drops Causing Blindness Recalled By FDA

Personal Injury, Product Liability / walter

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled three eye drop brand linked to serious vision loss, death and serious infections. See list of brands that they are recommending you stop using: Brands to Stop Using. For additional recalls see FDA List. At the Dolan Law Firm, our personal injury lawyers fight for our clients. We have the

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Is a Trial the Same as An Arbitration?

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question comes from John from San Francisco, who asks: What is the difference between having a trial versus going to mediation? Dear John, There are many ways to resolve a legal dispute, whether a lawsuit is filed or not. Most people have heard of a trial in

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California Court of Appeals Finds Amazon May Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by Dangerous Products Sold on Amazon

Civil Rights, Firm News, Product Liability / walter

CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL CHRISTOPHER DOLAN, ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF, CALLED THE DECISION “A MAJOR VICTORY FOR CONSUMERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. In a landmark decision affecting hundreds of millions of Amazon customers, on April 26, 2021, the California Appellate Court ruled that Amazon can be held liable for injuries caused by defective products sold through Amazon.com.

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Amazon Product Liability

Product Liability / walter

Written By: Christopher B. Dolan This week I will discuss an important case I’m working on seeking to hold one of the world’s largest, most powerful corporations responsible for injuries caused by products they sell to consumers: Amazon. As we have seen in our communities, what online shopping had not yet brought down, the pandemic

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More Accountability is Needed for Amazon

1 Comment / Product Liability / rubenp

This week’s article will focus on a legal battle my firm is currently engaged in with Amazon. On Nov. 28, 2015, our client purchased, through Amazon, a hoverboard for her son for Christmas. The hoverboard was manufactured by a Chinese company, TurnUpUp. On Dec. 16, 2015, the hoverboard arrived. The shipping label said that

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The battle between robots and humans

Personal Injury, Product Liability / walter

This week’s question comes from Aimee F. in Seacliff, who asks, Q: “I read in last week’s paper that Amazon and other companies are developing robots which will be delivering packages door to door. They look like big ice-chests on wheels. This makes me concerned. My elderly mother does not see well but walks alone between

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Following chain of liability in e-scooter injuries

Personal Injury, Product Liability / walter

This week’s question comes from John T. in Portola Valley, who asks: Q: “I was using an electric scooter when the brakes failed and I ran into a car, breaking my wrist. I didn’t do anything wrong, but now I have a lot of medical bills and I will miss at least three weeks of work

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Who Is Liable For Injuries Caused By A Defective Product

Product Liability / Erica Rush

Today’s question comes from Robert W. in Pinole who asks “I bought a [name of brand deleted] bike recently and when I was using it the front fork cracked, broke, and sent me over the handlebars where I landed on my head and shoulder. Thank God I was wearing a helmet. My head is OK,

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Are E-Cigarettes Safe To Use?

Product Liability / Dolan Law Firm

Lisa from Petaluma asks, “I see so many young people vaping today. Is vaping safe? Why do e-cigarettes explode? If someone is burned, what are their legal rights?” Lisa, the use of e-cigarettes, e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookah, and e-cigars is seen by many as a “safer” way to ingest nicotine than smoking. Sales of these devices are

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