I have been reading some of your articles and they are very informative. I was wondering if you can tell me what type of documents I may need if am ever involved in an accident and if I need to hire a lawyer? Thank you for your question and reaching out. Dealing with the aftermath of […]
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Allison Stone I will be traveling quite a long distance this Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is particularly dangerous because of the number of travelers on the roads. Can I do anything to ensure that I arrive at my destination safely? -Mary from Oakland, California Dear Mary, Over 55 million Americans will
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I sometimes take an Uber or Lyft to sporting events and concerts because it is very convenient. Sometimes the rides feel awkward because I’m getting into a stranger’s personally owned vehicle. On one occasion, the driver ran a red light. It bothered me, but I did not say anything. I should have. Do you have safety tips
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Written By Christopher Dolan and Allison Stone What should I expect once I have hired a lawyer after my car accident? After you are involved in a car accident and hiring a lawyer from California, there are still a lot of unknowns and questions. What happens next? Here is an overview of what to generally expect during this time:
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This Amazon driver double parked on a San Francisco sidewalk, and when the driver went to leave they failed to look where they were driving, and then hit a San Francisco fire hydrant. This occured on October 18, 2024 on Market Street at 9th in San Francisco, California. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, such
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Kim Levy Last night, I was driving on the freeway when a driver rear-ended me and fled the scene. A police officer arrived and wrote a report, but was unable to identity the driver who hit me. I ended up in the hospital with severe injuries. I am not going
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On average, in California, nearly 200,000 vehicles are stolen each year. Generally, a real vehicle owner would not be liable when their vehicle is stolen and used in some other negligent or intentional act that harms people or property. To be responsible for someone else’s actions with your motor vehicle, you must have caused the
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This week’s question comes from Corinne in Daly City, CA, who asks: Driving around, I see more and more drivers using their cellphones, eating, looking away from the wheel, and engaging in other types of distractions. All in broad daylight. I know that it is illegal to be on the cell phone while driving, but
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Written By Megan Irish and Christopher B. Dolan If you ever witness a car accident, your immediate response can make a huge difference. Prioritize safety, stay calm and follow these steps: First, make sure you are safe to stop at the scene of a collision. If it is not safe, you can call 911 and report the crash
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Written By Chris Dolan and Phil Johnson This week’s question comes from Damon from San Francisco, CA who asks: My kids are back in school, and I’m sure many parents around California are rejoicing. The exciting days of keeping your child entertained and occupied all summer are gone. But also means school buses are back
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