Written By: Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from Jaxson from San Mateo, CA, who asks: I recently heard that changing lanes causes 70% of all motor vehicle collisions. Some of that is related to vehicles traveling slowly in the fast lane. That number seems high, and I do not see how …
Save the Camping for Yosemite. Use the Fast Lane Properly Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Elaina, from San Mateo, CA, who asks: I am a regular recreational marijuana smoker. It reduces my anxiety, and I believe it would help me greatly when things get stressful at work. I don’t have a doctor’s authorization for medicinal marijuana, but I …
New Law Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use and Impacting Employer Drug Testing Read More »
San Francisco jury awarded our client $5 million for spinal and post concussive injuries he sustained in 2018. Mohammed Alsaedi and Farqad Mahdi Obayes filed a lawsuit against Joshua Westbrook and David Westbrook involving personal injury claims arising from an automobile collision that occurred on September 30, 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Co-counsel …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the second greatest factor in causing collisions (2 percent) is environmental conditions such as rain, snow, etc.(The greatest factor, 94 percent, is human error.) What you describe is the phenomena known as “hydroplaning.” On wet or flooded pavement hydrodynamic pressure increases as the speed of the vehicle …
Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish Dear Dolan Team, Happy New Year, 2024! As we get into the new year, is there anything new we need to know about? What can affect my day-to-day life in San Francisco and the greater bay area? Are there important changes happening in California? – Always Curious in California Dear …
Several New California Laws to Consider for 2024 Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Shannon B. from the Sunset District, who asks: A few months ago, my family and I made the difficult decision of placing my elderly mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, in a nursing facility. At the time of admission, I received a lot of …
Do I Need to Sign an Arbitration Agreement to Admit My Loved One into a Nursing Home? Read More »
Written By: Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question is from Tim from Oakland: I own a small business selling high end garage doors. Last Thursday, one of my employees got in a car accident on her way home from work. She doesn’t always drive, but on Thursdays she has to go meet potential customers …
Is An Employer Responsible for the Negligent Actions of an Employee? Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Allison Stone This week’s question comes from Tanner C. from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I ride my bicycle around the city to get around. Some of my friends have told me to get UIM insurance. Can you tell me what it is and whether this extra insurance is worth it? Thanks …
Written By Chris Dolan and Breanna Martinez This week’s question comes from Barbara from San Francisco, CA, who asks: Since we’ve been getting so much rain in the Bay Area, I am concerned about my and my community’s safety while navigating wet roads. I’ve always heard that driving is most dangerous when the rain first …
Why Is Driving Most Dangerous When the Rain Begins? Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Alison Baird This week’s question comes from Bruce from Marin County, CA, who asks: Last weekend, I encountered an injured bicyclist while I was riding my bike on a local mountain trail. He said he may have a broken rib and needed help to get down the mountain. I called …
Why does my CHP Helicopter Emergency Airlift Cost Less Than My Ambulance Emergency Ride? Read More »
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