January, 2016 | Dolan Law Firm

Faulty and Recalled Airbags: Are You In Danger?

This week’s question comes from Randolf G. in the Sunset who asks “I heard that there has been a recall of cars with certain airbags because they are exploding and causing injury to people with sharp metal flying out with the airbag. I own a 2005 Ford Ranger. Am I in danger?”

Randolf, you may indeed be in danger and you should take your car to a dealer to have the air bag checked to see if it is in the lot or batch of defective airbags. Ford is recalling nearly 391,000 of its Ranger pickup trucks because the driver’s side airbag inflators can explode with too much force causing injury or death.

Addressing Discrimination Against Muslims on Fred Korematsu Day

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On January 30th, 2016, as part of the celebration of Fred Korematsu Day in California, there will be a program at 7 p.m. in Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, entitled “Re(ad)dressing Racial Injustice: From Japanese American Incarceration to Anti-Muslim Bigotry.” The program is sponsored by the Fred T. Korematsu Institute.

Bus accident leaves 2 dead, several injured in California

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If you take public transportation, one of the things you may be concerned about is the driver’s ability to drive safely. You don’t get to know much about your driver, but you trust that they’ve been able to get enough rest, are trained appropriately and know how to follow the rules of the road. When a driver is too tired, accidents can happen that hurt you, your loved ones and others.

Bus And Truck Driver Fatigue A Significant Safety Threat

Greyhound Bus crash

Today’s question comes from Marisol S. in South San Francisco who asks “my friend was on the Greyhound bus that crashed on Monday. They say that the driver may have been too tired and fell asleep. Isn’t the bus company supposed to make sure that the drivers aren’t drunk or falling asleep? How can they let someone who is falling asleep drive a bus? What laws apply? What are her rights?”

Chris Dolan Takes Office As New SFTLA President

Last night firm founder Chris Dolan took the helm of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) as its President for 2016. In this photo, he is the gavel of office from Doris Cheng, the 2015 SFTA President. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Donald J. Sullivan swore Mr. Dolan into office.

Attorney Chris Dolan, 2016 SFTLA President

Founded by famed trial lawyer Melvin Belli in 1950, the SFTLA is the oldest trial lawyers association in the nation. The mission of the SFTLA is to promote civil justice through education and trial advocacy and to safeguard access to justice for all members of society.

Mr. Dolan has been repeatedly recognized by multiple legal publications as one of top trial lawyers in California. A leader among trial attorneys, he has previously served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the statewide trial lawyers association.

Chris Dolan To Speak At Premier Personal Injury Lawsuit Seminar

Trial lawyers nationwide will gather in Scottsdale, Arizona, this weekend to learn from “the best trial lawyers from around the country,” including Chris Dolan. The program, entitled “Anatomy of a Person Injury Lawsuit Seminar,” is being hosted by the American Association of Justice (AAJ), the leading national trial lawyers’ association.

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The seminar will explore case investigation and themes, jury selection, discovery, damages, and remedies. The speakers consist of the top U.S. trial attorneys. Mr. Dolan will address the elements of a powerful and persuasive opening statement.

The AAJ seeks to promote a fair and effective justice system. The AAJ supports the work of attorneys committed to achieving justice for individuals harmed by the misconduct or negligence of others.

Mr. Dolan been repeatedly recognized as one of top trial lawyers in California and is the recipient of the prestigious California Lawyer of the Year Award from California Lawyer magazine. A leader among trial attorneys, Mr. Dolan served as the President of the Consumer Attorneys of California. Today, he serves as the President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the AAL’s Board of Governors.

Reclaman dos vidas en accidente de autobus en San Jose

Bus accident

Un autobus de Greyhound se volteo y choco en la autopista mojada en San Jose matando dos pasajeras e hiriendo mas de 12 el martes, Enero del 2016. El autobus salio de Los Angeles la noche antes y se dirigia a la parada en el centro de San Jose, San Francisco, y Oakland cuando el accidente ocurrio en la autopista 101.

Greyhound Bus Accident In San Jose Claims Two Lives

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A Greyhound bus flipped on its side and crashed on a rainy highway in San Jose, killing two female passengers and injuring more than a dozen others this morning. The bus left Los Angeles on Monday night and was heading to stops in downtown San Jose and San Francisco en route to Oakland when the bus accident occurred on Highway 101.

Bicycling and safety: Why accidents happen

Riding a bicycle is a healthy activity that can get you in shape and get you where you want to go. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous due to roadways that weren’t designed for bicyclists but instead for large, speeding vehicles.

In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that over 900 bicyclists had been killed and around 494,000 emergency department visits were caused by bicycle-related injuries. Many of these injuries resulted in the need for lifetime care and medical costs.

What can drivers do to be safer around pedestrians?

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Drivers don’t usually get behind the wheel of a vehicle aiming to hit someone. Even so, negligent actions can result in a crash with a pedestrian or bicyclist, which can be devastating to the victim. What can drivers do to avoid these accidents?