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What You Should Know If You Are Injured as a Passenger on Public Transportation and The Defendant is a Government Entity

Written By Christopher Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Julia L. in Pacific Heights, CA, who asks: I am a frequent city bus rider who rides to work every day. While on the bus last week, I felt a sudden acceleration through the intersection followed by a strong impact on the right […]

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The Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from Kisha J. from San Francisco who asks: Hi, my friend Angelino is a garage door repair man, and he recently got hurt while on a job. While he was up on the ladder working on the overhead door opener, the homeowner put

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Who is responsible for Dangerous Conditions on Roadways?

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee E. Kirby This week’s question comes from Ashely L.  from San Jose: My uncle Ralph was driving his motorcycle in an unincorporated area of San Jose when he lost control and went down. It appears that the road was unkept. I am trying to help my uncle, who

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Traffic Collision Reports: What information is in them and who can get a copy?

Written By Christopher Dolan and Casey Hultin This week’s question comes from William from the Bay Area: My friend rides a motorcycle and was recently injured when he was hit by a car. He believes the police officer who arrived at the scene was biased against him and didn’t even take his statement. He is worried that the

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Are Crosswalks There to Protect Us or Simply Make More Room for Cars?

Written By: Christopher Dolan and Nancy Villatoro This week’s question comes from Fran in San Jose: I enjoy walking and like to do so as much as possible. If I can avoid having to drive, I will do so and complete some errands on foot. Even when I drive, I don’t mind parking at the

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Who Is Responsible For Discarded Needles In The Street?

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Aimee E. Kirby This week’s question comes from Nancy G.  from San Francisco: Recently, I moved to San Francisco for a job opportunity. Like many people here, I sold my car and now get around by either walking, biking or taking Bart to work. While walking to and from

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SENATE BILL 447: Expanding Non-Economic Damages in a Survivor Action for Decedent’s Pain and Suffering

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Allison Stone This week’s question comes from Kate A.  from Oakland: I read that Senate Bill 447 was important to many people who may have a personal injury case. Why is Bill 447 significant and why does it matter? Thank you for reaching out and for your question, Kate. 

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In The Zone of Danger: Witnessing a Loved One suffer Severe Injuries

Written by Christopher B. Dolan  This week’s question comes from Travis from the East Bay:  My wife of 43 years and I were crossing the street in San Francisco. She was just a few steps ahead of me when a car ran the red light and hit my wife! The vehicle struck her with such

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