March, 2016 | Dolan Law Firm

Reporte detallado del Departamento de Justicia de las deficiencias del departamento de Policía de Salinas

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El departamento de policía de Salinas mato cuatro hombres latinos en 2014. No cargos fueron puestos en contra de los oficiales. Nuestra firma de abogados representa a los padres de Osman Hermandez, uno de las personas asesinadas.

Nuestra firma de abogados representa a los padres de Osman Hermandez, uno de las personas asesinadas. Los cargos de la queja que los oficiales del departamento de policía de Salinas, sin causa alguna, usaron fuerza excesiva e irrazonable en contra de Osman Hernandez, paralizándolo y después disparándolo aproximadamente diez veces.

Deficiencies Of Salinas Police Department Detailed In DOJ Report

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The Salinas Police Department killed four Latino men in 2014. No charges were brought against any of the officers. The Dolan Law Firm represents the parents of Osman Hernandez, one of the persons killed.

The civil rights/wrongful death complaint charges that Salinas PD officers, without cause, used excessive and unreasonable force against Osman Hernandez on May 9, 2014, tasing him and then shooting him approximately ten times. Hernandez, the complaint charges, did not pose a threat of death or serious injury to the officers when they fired their guns.

Does the First Amendment Protect Your Right To Protest At A Political Rally?

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Matt G. from San Francisco asks: “I’ve been following the 2016 Presidential election process, both parties, all candidates. I have heard candidates say that protestors at their rallies are trampling on the First Amendment free speech rights of their supporters who also attend those rallies. Doesn’t the First Amendment also protect an individual’s right to protest?”

The short answer is yes, it does. Recently people have misinterpreted the right to express themselves however they want to politically as the right to do so without being subjected to anyone who disagrees with them or holds differing opinions. The right to free speech is sacred in this country. But so is the right to protest, one of the significant motivations behind having First Amendment protections in the first place.

Family sues multiple entities for woman’s death in crosswalk

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When you lose a loved one in an accident, one of the things you can do is file a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit is designed to help you recover costs associated with your loved one’s death as well as for the suffering he or she may have gone through. Whether it’s medical bills, funeral costs, or lost wages, the claim can be made to recover most reasonable expenses.

The Pay Gap And Gender Discrimination

The battle against discrimination in employment is fought on many fronts. Discrimination is an ugly reality in the employment world. People are routinely excluded from jobs, promotions and fair pay. They are subjected to hostile work environments and denied benefits guaranteed by California and federal laws. One of the oldest forms of discrimination is still a persistent problem: gender discrimination.

How impact speed changes the risks in an accident

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When looking at a pedestrian accidents, one of the biggest factors that contributes to the outcome—and the likelihood of either serious injuries or the death of the pedestrian—is impact speed. Studies have been carried out for years to find out how the speed of the vehicle changes the situation and what can be done to keep people safe.

One study found that the risk of a severe injury hit 10 percent if a car was traveling at just 16 miles per hour when it hit a person. This is well under most speed limits, even in residential areas where people are often present.

How California Prop 213 Harms Consumers

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This week’s question comes from Zach L from the Castro: “I was recently hit by a car that ran a red light on Mission Street at the intersection of 19th St. I just bought the car that I was driving two days earlier and I had yet to purchase insurance. I broke my arm. The police found that the other guy was a fault and although I didn’t do anything wrong I’ve been told that I can’t recover for my pain and suffering because I didn’t have insurance on the car at the time that I was hit. Is this true? This doesn’t seem fair.”

Zach, I’m sorry to hear about your collision. Although you did nothing wrong to cause your injuries, I am sad to say that this may indeed be true.

You can prove negligence in a cycling accident

Who can be held liable for a bicycling accident? In many cases, it’s motor vehicle drivers who are not wary of a bicyclist’s right to be on the roads. Liability for biking injuries comes down to negligence in many situations, so proving that the driver involved was negligent is key to your case.

Can You Say “No” To A Police Officer Who Demands You Unlock Your Mobile Phone?

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This week’s question comes from Joel F. in Berkeley who asks: “I read your article last week on Apple’s objection to the FBI demanding that they build a back door to the IPhone operating system to bypass the encryption on the phone of the San Bernardino shooter. What rights do I have over my IPhone if a cop demands that I unlock my phone and show it to him?”

Joel, your question is very timely and shows how the interpretation of our constitutional rights to privacy must constantly evolve to keep up with technology.

Do riders get injured or killed more as they age?

Motorcyclists have never had it easy on the roads; drivers who don’t see them can hit them and cause serious or fatal injuries. The motorcycles themselves don’t offer protection against being hit, and the weight of a vehicle against a human body can be devastating. Even if the motorcyclist is thrown, hitting the ground at a high speed can result in broken bones, traumatic brain injuries and other injuries that need to be covered by the negligent driver’s insurance coverage.