How Will AI Transform the Practice of Personal Injury Law?

Bicycle Accidents, Brain Injuries, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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Rainy Season: Slip and Fall Accidents Can Lead To Serious Injuries

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Anna Pantsulaya This week’s question comes from Mark in Oakland, who asks: I read your article last week on Store-front crashes and was surprised by the 7-Eleven statistics of car crashes into the store, one per day! A few weeks back, when it was raining, my friend and I were

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Who is Liable When Potholes Cause Accidents?

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

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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Is a Trial the Same as An Arbitration?

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question comes from John from San Francisco, who asks: What is the difference between having a trial versus going to mediation? Dear John, There are many ways to resolve a legal dispute, whether a lawsuit is filed or not. Most people have heard of a trial in

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Assembly Bill 2147 defines when a police officer can stop, arrest, or cite a pedestrian

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Written By Chris Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from James from San Francisco who asks: Is jaywalking now legal? Would you please explain the new jaywalking law? Dear James: Thanks for your question. We have received several enquiries about this topic and think is worth discussing again. Our office has people who grew

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Minors Involved In An Accident: Who Is Responsible?

Brain Injuries, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By: Christopher Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from anonymous from San Carlos who asks: I recently read about the heartbreaking story involving the couple from San Carlos who were killed in a motor vehicle collision in Redwood City. Based upon the news articles, the at fault driver may have been a

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Freedom To Walk Act Ends Jaywalking, When It’s Safe To Cross

Civil Rights, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Alexandra Cotroneo This week’s question comes from Betty from San Francisco, who asks: Can you explain what The Freedom To Walk Act is all about? Why is jaywalking safe and better for pedestrians? Hi Betty, That is a great question, and I am sure many people are asking themselves the

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Insurance Company WILL NOT PAY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES. Here’s Why:

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written by Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Patricia D. from the Mission District, who asks: I was riding my bicycle down 19th Street approaching Mission Street when a distracted driver traveling in the opposite direction struck me. He was apparently texting, driving, and traveling too fast on the roadway. When

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Public v Private Liability: Can I Sue A Government Entity?

Civil Rights, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability / walter

Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from anonymous: My daughter tripped in the high school parking lot she walks through after softball practice. It was already dark and there were no direct lights and she tumbled down a nearby ravine. Luckily, she only had some minor cuts and bruises, but I am worried that

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What Are Some of My Rights As a Pedestrian?

Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written by Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Kevin in San Francisco: I live in the City and like many people, I do not own a car. Too expensive. I tend to walk often and enjoy it. Can you talk more about pedestrian law and pedestrian safety. Seems like every day I have

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