Increased Visits To The ER For Dog Bites in 2024 – What To Do If This Happens To You

This year, many people have been visiting the emergency room and being hospitalized due to dog bite injuries. Indeed, California is facing a very serious concern given the spike in dog bite and/or dog attack incidents. Regardless of the reason for the recent increase in dog bite incidents, it is important to know what to […]

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Is This Your First Car Accident? Here’s What You Need To Know

Car Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

I was at a complete stop at a red traffic light at the intersection of Market Street and 6th Street, when suddenly and without a warning, the vehicle directly in front of me reversed straight into my vehicle when the light turned green. The forceful impact caused me to crash into the vehicle behind me,

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YOUR RIGHTS AS A PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A VEHICLE IN CALIFORNIA

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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Injuries Caused By Police Pursuits in California

Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, Professional Misconduct / walter

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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Hit & Run: How Does Uninsured/Underinsured and Med Pay Work

Car Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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Deadliest Days and Holidays for Drunk Driving in California

Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death / walter

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 Allowed in the Bay Area this 4th of July?

Personal Injury / walter

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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BEST PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Firm News, Personal Injury / walter

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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What Makes Motorcycle Accidents Different from Car Accidents?

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in California: A Step-by-Step Guide

Car Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

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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