Written By Chris Dolan and Phil Johnson Motor vehicle accidents are dangerous, but not all crashes are suffered equally. Motorcyclists are 24 times more likely to die in a crash than those inside a motor vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Indeed, while motorcyclists make up only 3.5 percent of all registered […]
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Monica La According to the California DMV, most drivers, no matter how carefully they drive, will be involved in at least one vehicle collision during their lifetime, and one person in three will be injured or killed. Some of the common causes of vehicle collisions are: California is an at-fault
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This week’s question comes from Alyssa from Burbank, CA who asks: I heard a loud commotion and went outside to see that a car had crashed into the corner convenience store. It went right into the glass front of the building, and only the trunk is visible from the sidewalk. Today it is all boarded up,
Vehicle Collision into California Stores: Who’s liable for damages? Read More »
This week’s question comes from Anonymous in San Mateo County, who asks: I saw an apartment building surrounded by firefighters and fire trucks. A fire started on a top floor, and from my viewpoint, they had already put out the flames. I thought about my living space and how I should prepare if a fire broke out in my
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Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish When we celebrate bike month, let’s thank the efforts of organizations across the Bay Area, like Bike East Bay, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition who make this happen! The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is one of the oldest
Written By Chris Dolan and Aimee Kirby This week’s question comes from Arsen from South San Francisco, CA, who asks: I had been driving for a rideshare company before the laws were changed, and although it was hard during the pandemic, I continued to drive for them. I need clarification about their different insurance options
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Does Trail Immunity Apply On Bicycle Paths? Written By Chris Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Cecilia from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I was on a bike path riding the speed limit in San Francisco. There was a big pothole that I couldn’t see, and my front tire dropped in it
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We are proud to announce that Kimberly Levy, our Managing Senior Trial Attorney at Dolan Law Firm’s San Francisco office, has been featured in the April 2024 issue of Plaintiff Magazine. This honor highlights Kimberly’s dedication to representing those in need and advancing the field of plaintiffs’ law in Northern California. Kimberly’s advocacy and proven
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Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools held its annual Golden Sneaker Contest from March 4 through March 15. This county-wide classroom competition challenges families to walk, bike, carpool, and take transit to school for two school weeks. The event aims to promote healthy, active, and sustainable modes of transportation among students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
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April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a critical time to address the alarming rise in distracted driving incidents in California. With over 800 lives lost since 2021, our blog provided some resources to help you understand why these tragedies “accidents” undermines their preventability and what we can do to foster safer driving habits. Join us
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