Written By Chris Dolan and Alison Baird This week’s question comes from Geraldine in San Francisco, CA, who asks: Recently, a car struck me while crossing the street. I was not in the crosswalk. Luckily, I was ok, but I decided to call an ambulance due to a small cut on my head. I was …
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Written By Chris Dolan and Kimberly Levy This week’s question comes from Anonymous from Southern California, who asks: Do police officers have liability for injuries caused during high speed chases? Dear Anonymous, It depends on the specific facts involved. There are several sections of the California Government Code as well as the California Vehicle Code that address these kinds …
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Written By Chris Dolan and Kim Levy What insurance options exist for medical coverage for a hit-and-run or an accident involving an uninsured driver, particularly for pedestrians or car passengers? Is it enough to have health insurance? – Paula from San Francisco, CA Dear Paula, California law requires motor vehicle drivers to carry a minimum …
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Written By Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country, and certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. Alcohol-related crashes are responsible for 30% of all U.S. traffic deaths, and in 2020, the most recent year data is available, was responsible for killing more than 11,000 people on the …
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Are fireworks legal in the Bay Area? The simple answer is that fireworks are illegal in California and the Bay Area. There can be both criminal and civil penalties for possessing them or setting them off, especially if someone or something gets damaged in the process. Digging into firework laws a bit more, we learn …
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We are thrilled to announce that Dolan Law Firm has been selected as the BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY in the Bay Area by SFGate’s Best of Bay Area 2024. This recognition marks a significant milestone, especially as it comes from the first-ever launch of Northern California’s Reader’s Choice contest. This celebration is a testament to …
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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 »
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 …
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