Written By Chris Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from Jayson from Redwood City, CA who asks: With all the heavy rain and snow we have experienced in California, the ski resorts will be open into the summer months and potentially see a record number of attendees. Given that so many people will […]
Are You Assuming All The Risks In a Serious Ski Accident? Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Megan Irish This week’s question comes from Rebeca from San Jose, who asks: Two weeks ago, 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
Cars Crash into Convenient Stores, Too Often. Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Kathy J. in the Sunset District, who asks: After this year’s stormy winter, new potholes seem to be appearing daily. Over the weekend, I was driving to my friend’s house when I hit a pothole in the road. The pothole caused me to
Who is Liable When Potholes Cause Accidents? Read More »
Written By Chris Dolan and Carole Okolowicz This week’s question comes from John from San Francisco, who asks: What is the difference between having a trial versus going to mediation? Dear John, There are many ways to resolve a legal dispute, whether a lawsuit is filed or not. Most people have heard of a trial in
Is a Trial the Same as An Arbitration? Read More »
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
Public v Private Liability: Can I Sue A Government Entity? Read More »
Written By Christopher Dolan and Allison Stone This week’s question comes from Anonymous who asks: What should I expect once I have hired an attorney after an accident? Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your question. After you are involved in an accident and hiring an attorney, there are still a lot of unknowns and questions.
What Happens After I Hire an Attorney For My Car Accident? Read More »
Written By: Christopher Dolan and Aimee Kirby This week’s question comes from Victoria, who asks: My son, who is 24 years old, recently took a job at a manufacturing facility. They have a cleaning crew at night to make sure everything is clean for the next day. My son befriended one of the young female
Can Employers be sued for Workplace Injuries? Read More »
Written By: Christopher B. Dolan If You’re in the Stands, Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Over the past decade, at the beginning of baseball season, I have published a column concerning who is responsible if someone gets hit with a line drive, foul ball and/or broken bat while watching a game. As a lawyer,
Injured at a Baseball Game: Who is at fault? Read More »
Thank you, California Lawyer, for this honor. On December 2, 2016, there was a music and art event in an old warehouse in Oakland. This “artist colony” was an unpermitted space where people were living, and “happenings” took place. About 50-60 people were present when, at around 11:20 p.m., a fire broke out. The building,
Chris Dolan Awarded California Lawyer CLAY Award Read More »
This week’s question comes from Jennifer in Mill Valley, who writes, Q: After this year’s rainy winter, new potholes seem to be appearing daily. After I predictably blew a tire a few weeks ago, I thought I’d write a note to the city asking for reimbursement of the cost of replacing my tire. I just received
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