Justice On Autopilot: Human Liability in Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents

Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Self Driving Car / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Candice Sannella Henry from San Francisco writes:If I am hit by an autonomous vehicle who is responsible for the accident? It was recently reported that the DMV suspended Cruise cars from shuttling paying customers. Since they and other autonomous vehicle companies are still allowed to continue testing their cars in […]

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Do Amazon Delivery Drivers Have to Undergo Any Specialized Training?

Amazon Truck Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from Thomas J. from Foster City, CA, who asks: Given the number of Amazon vans and delivery personnel who are on the road, do the Amazon delivery drivers have to undergo any specialized training. Great question Thomas J., In a report released in 2022

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Electric Motorcycles or Electric Bicycles: What is the difference?

Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written by Chris Dolan This week’s question comes from Lawrence from Marin County, CA, who asks: I have seen kids (ages 12-15) ride e-bikes resembling motorcycles. Some kids wear full-face helmets, while others wear regular helmets. I’m no stranger to riding motorcycles with full gear, but I have concerns when I see e-bikes on the

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Football Players Are Not the Only Ones That Can Get Hurt

Personal Injury, Premises Liability / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from a Football fan Trace from Marin County, CA, who asks: My husband and I are ready to watch football. During this season we spend time with family and friends rooting for our NFL teams, our grandkids flag teams and our local high school

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Ridesharing Safety Tips

Personal Injury, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

This week’s question comes from Helen from San Jose, CA, who asks: I sometimes take an Uber or Lyft to sporting events and concerts because it is very convenient. Sometimes the rides feel awkward because I’m getting into a stranger’s personally owned vehicle. On one occasion, the driver ran a red light. It bothered me, but I

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Who is responsible for damage caused by a stolen vehicle?

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Self Driving Car, Taxi Cab Crash, Truck Accidents, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Eric. St. John This week’s question comes from Trisha from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I saw a car speeding away from a police run into a fire hydrant and almost hit several people. It turns out it was a stolen car, and the thief ran away from the scene. If

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Safety Tips for Electric Scooters

Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Monica La This week’s question comes from Ben from San Francisco, CA, who asks: As I walk around the city, I have to move out of the way of people riding E-scooters on the sidewalk. Why are they allowed on city sidewalks? Do we have regulations that apply to E-scooters like

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Who is Responsible for collisions involving driverless vehicles using AI?

Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Self Driving Car / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Cioffi Remmer This week’s question comes from Leo from San Francisco, who asks: Now that self-driving cars are becoming a reality, who bears the responsibility for collisions involving driverless vehicles? Are there any laws protecting citizens? Dear Leo, Driverless cars, indeed, are becoming a reality. Over the last few years,

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Cycling Accidents Are on The Rise

Bicycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Anna Pantsulaya This week’s question comes from Leo from San Francisco, CA, who asks: Since more people are cycling for health, environmental, and many other reasons, how can cyclists lessen their chances of being killed on the road? Hi Leo, That’s a great observation. Each year, the world witnesses an

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Crashes Caused by Police Pursuits: Who is at Fault?

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Police Misconduct / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Kimberly Levy This week’s question comes from Roberto from San Francisco, who asks: Do police officers or police departments have liability for crashes or injuries caused during police pursuits? Hi Roberto, It depends on the specific facts involved. There are several sections of the California Government Code as well as the

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