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

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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Do I Need a License To Ride An Electric Bicycle?

Bicycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Jared from San Francisco: E-bikes are taking over the streets. I see more and more every day. Do you need to get a special license to ride one, like a motorcycle? And do you need insurance to ride one? Thank you for the questions about e-bikes,

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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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Are Bicycle Lights Legally Required?

Bicycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Luca from Mill Valley: I have simple question for you. Some riders have them some don’t. Are bike lights legally required in California? Thank you, Luca, for the question. The simple answer is yes, a bike light is required at nighttime. The law requires the light

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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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Who is responsible for a dog bite or dog attack?

Civil Rights, Dog Bite, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question come from Phill in the North Bay: I am avid hiker and enjoy being outdoors. Not sure if dogs are getting more popular in the last two years, but it appears that I see more people with dogs on the trail now. Some dogs are

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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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I Was Involved in a Motorcycle Crash: What Can I Do?

Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Rob in Foster City, who writes: I was in SoMa last weekend, and got in a motorcycle crash. Coming home late at night on my motorcycle, when a van in the left lane beside me swerved into my lane nearly hitting me. I jammed on my brakes

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