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

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 …

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Family sues multiple entities for woman’s death in crosswalk

Pedestrian Accidents / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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The Pay Gap And Gender Discrimination

Employment Law / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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How impact speed changes the risks in an accident

Pedestrian Accidents / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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How California Prop 213 Harms Consumers

1 Comment / Car Accidents / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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You can prove negligence in a cycling accident

Bicycle Accidents / By Dolan Law Firm

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?

Privacy / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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Do riders get injured or killed more as they age?

Motorcycle Accidents / By Dolan Law Firm

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 …

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Are self-driving cars safe if no one can take control of the car in an emergency?

Self Driving Car / By Dolan Law Firm

This week’s question comes from Adrian H. in San Francisco who asks: “I read something in the paper about self-driving vehicles the other day. Did the government recently state that these cars can be operated without someone being able to take control in an emergency? What does that mean: will we be seeing cars on the road without someone in …

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How Does The Apple/FBI Dispute Affect The Privacy Of My Iphone?

Privacy / By Dolan Law Firm

This week’s question comes from Angie W. in San Francisco. She asks, “I have been reading about Apple’s decision to object to, and refuse to comply with, an FBI request to crack the iPhone which was linked to a shooter in the San Bernardino massacre. How would this affect my privacy as an iPhone owner/user?” Angie, this question is …

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