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Car Accidents

Who is responsible for damage caused by a stolen vehicle?

Written By: Chris Dolan and Eric. St. John This week’s question comes from Trisha from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I saw a car speeding away from a police run into a fire hydrant and almost hit several people. It turns out it was a stolen car, and the thief ran away from the scene. If […]

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Who is Responsible for collisions involving driverless vehicles using AI?

Written By Chris Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from Leo from San Francisco, who asks: Now that self-driving cars are becoming a reality, who bears the responsibility for collisions involving driverless vehicles? Are there any laws protecting citizens? Dear Leo, Driverless cars, indeed, are becoming a reality. Over the last few years,

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Crashes Caused by Police Pursuits: Who is at Fault?

Written By: Chris Dolan and Kimberly Levy This week’s question comes from Roberto from San Francisco, who asks: Do police officers or police departments have liability for crashes or injuries caused during police pursuits? Hi Roberto, It depends on the specific facts involved. There are several sections of the California Government Code as well as the

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Storefront Crashes and Pedestrian Safety

Last month, Attorneys Chris Dolan and Megan Irish published an article highlighting the concerning frequency of cars crashing into convenience stores. These storefront crashes are a known risk to stores and they can prevent them by installing bollards. This week, Christopher B. Dolan had the opportunity to discuss a case (Sisemore v. 7-Eleven) along with

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How Will AI Transform the Practice of Personal Injury Law?

Written By Christopher Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from Robert in Oakland, CA, who asks: How will AI and the ChatGPT app impact the practice of personal injury law? Dear Robert, The public’s interest in Artificial Intelligence has surged recently with the introduction of “ChatGPT,” OpenAI’s Artificial Intelligence application. On ChatGPT, you

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San Francisco Fire Department Concerned About Street Barriers

The city of San Francisco added street barriers along five blocks of Capp St from 18th to 22nd to deter alleged prostitution. This action may violate local statues and city fire codes. The fire department is worried about lack of access that could delay emergency response times. In an interview with ABC news, Chris Dolan said: “The

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Who is Liable When Potholes Cause Accidents?

Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Kathy J. in the Sunset District, who asks: After this year’s stormy winter, new potholes seem to be appearing daily. Over the weekend, I was driving to my friend’s house when I hit a pothole in the road. The pothole caused me to

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