Do You Need a License to Ride an E-Bike or Electric Motorcycle in California?

Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written by Chris Dolan Do You Need a License to Ride an Electric Bike or Motorcycle in California? -Lauren from San Francisco, CA Dear Lauren,You are not alone. Many people, especially sidewalk pedestrians, have safety concerns. We should briefly touch on what e-bikes are and how they are classified. Another problem is that the next wave […]

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What Are The Rules Of The Road For Emergency Vehicles

Car Accidents / Erica Rush

Nate from Oakland writes: I know, of course, that police and fire trucks are entitled to speed down city streets with sirens and flashing lights when responding to emergencies. But I’m sure I’m not the only one to have also seen police cars slide through red traffic lights for no apparent reason. Is this legal?

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The Pedestrian Bill of Rights: Important Laws To Help Keep Pedestrians Safe

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The Dolan Law Firm annually sponsors Bike to Work Day in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of Bike to Work Day 2017, we published in the Examiner a “Bicyclists Bill of Rights.” This document is posted on our website at dolanlawfirm.com/bicyclist-rights In response, Bryan from San Francisco writes, “Do you have a Pedestrian Bill

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Andres Solario of Petaluma Killed By Car While Walking In Bike Lane

Pedestrian Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

California Law Restricts Cars Entering Bike Lanes Petaluma, CA (October 15, 2016) – A pedestrian was walking west in the bike lane of the 500 block of Lakeville Street in Petaluma when he was hit by a 2015 Volkswagen Golf on Friday October 14, 2016 at around 7:45 p.m. He died the following day.

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What Are The Most Important Bike Laws In California?

Bicycle Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

We have put together an updated list of the laws we believe every California cyclist should know, along with one key law for vehicle drivers. Please visit our California bicycle laws page. And if you are in crash, visit our bike accident checklist page to learn the steps you need to take to ensure your

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What Is California Law On Driving And Texting Or Using Apps?

Car Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

Ashley from Rockridge asks: “Chris, last week I used the casual car pool to commute into the City. While moving slowly through the Bay Bridge maze, the driver took out his smartphone and typed in an address on a map application to get directions to a business. He then called the business holding the phone

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Skateboarder Hit By Car In Vallejo Suffers Critical Injuries

Pedestrian Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

Hyundai Car Strikes Woman Riding Her Skateboard in Vallejo VALLEJO, CA (September 13, 2016) – A 32-year-old resident of Vallejo riding a skateboard was struck by a 2016 Hyundai Elantra at the intersection of Sonoma Boulevard and Georgia Street in Vallejo on Monday afternoon, September 12, 2016. Vallejo police officers found the woman unresponsive, yet breathing,

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Sonoma County Bicycle Crash Near Windsor Kills Sebastopol Woman

Bicycle Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

CHP Investigating If Pickup Truck Driver At Fault For Death of Amy Suyama WINDSOR, CA (September 12, 2016) – A a 55-year-old Sebastopol resident, was on a bicycle ride west of Windsor in the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2016, when she was tragically killed after apparently colliding with an oncoming, passing vehicle. The crash

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How Uber Passengers Injured By Another Driver Can Obtain Damages

Uber/Lyft Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

This week’s question comes from Phillip B. in Mountain View who asks, “My girlfriend was riding in an Uber vehicle in Southern California when the car was hit by a truck that was changing lanes. The Uber driver did nothing to cause the accident. The truck never stopped and no one got a license plate

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What Is Full Insurance Coverage?

Car Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

This week’s question comes from Alex in San Bruno: “I want to buy a new car. What does ‘full insurance coverage’ mean? Alex, thank you for your question. Buying automobile insurance unfortunately can be a time-consuming and confusing process. Minor traffic collisions are a financial drain and hassle. Major auto collisions can be financially and

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