The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was subjected to harsh criticism from members of Congress last year. In several hearings discussing the NHTSA response to auto defects, the effectiveness of the body was called into question. Some claimed that the NHTSA was beholden to auto makers and purposefully delayed its investigations to protect them. Others […]
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This week’s question comes from Marylyn T who asks: “I am working in a state owned building that I believe is not ADA compliant. I have had 2 major foot surgeries over the last 18 months, and the facility has no elevator. I have had to walk up and down 19 concrete steps to access
Even Public Buildings Must Meet ADA Requirements Read More »
We have often covered cases in which a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle and suffered injuries. While it is often fairly obvious who should be listed as a defendant in the personal injury case, that isn’t the case when the accident is a hit and run accident. Our California readers might like to know
Compensation might be possible in hit-and-run bicycle accidents Read More »
This week’s question comes from Jason M. In Pacific who asks: “A friend of mine and I were invited by a group of guys to go to a place in the central valley where you can do motocross on a fairly large piece of land. They have hills which people jump over and other features
Fault in Recreational Activities Depends on Permissions Read More »
This article was written by Chris Dolan and published by The San Francisco Examiner. Click here to read more of Chris Dolan’s biweekly articles at SFExaminer.com. This week’s question comes from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous: Q: “If you dropped off your child at school and later that day, the school resident doctor
School Must Contact Parents When Performing Certain Medical Procedures Read More »
This article was written by Chris Dolan and published by The San Francisco Examiner. Click here to read more of Chris Dolan’s biweekly articles at SFExaminer.com. Today’s question comes from Gerry, a student at San Francisco State, who asks: Q: “I’m in a fraternity and I am concerned about the parties which the fraternity hosts.
Minors Have Protections When Reporting Underage Drinking Read More »
When a loved one passes away in an accident, those left behind sometimes opt to seek compensation for their loved one’s death. This often involves gathering the medical records for the person who passed away. In some cases, people might come up against a hurdle that they might not have expected since their loved one
How are medical records accessed in wrongful death cases? Read More »
The discussion surrounding California’s stance on assisted suicide should include concerns over elder abuse. When supporters of assisted suicide paint a picture of the benefits of having freedom to make end-of-life choices, they surely describe people in charge of their mental faculties, taking control of their lives, and deaths, to maintain dignity and ease pain.
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One thing that many drivers on the roadways want is for cars to have as many safety features as possible. While it is true that vehicles have come a long way since they were first invented, there is always room for improvement. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has recently announced that the safety features under the
New safety features might help keep California roads safe Read More »
Bryan L. From Oakland asks; “How do I get out of jury duty.” Dear Bryan; seriously, shame on you. Simple answer DON’T. One sure way to get out of being on a jury is to be a criminal defendant- then you don’t have to sit on a jury and, at the same time, you will
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