The city of San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area is a beautiful place to ride a bicycle. However, as enjoyable as the sport is, it also comes with its share of dangers. There a lot of hazards that can cause a bicycle crash, like: roadway hazards, potholes, reckless automobile drivers, reckless bus drivers, and

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What Does It Mean to Die?

Brain Injuries / Erica Rush

The case of Jahi McMath has led to an international debate on the meaning of life and death. A recent New Yorker article by Rachel Avive delves more deeply into the legal and ethical issues presented by this extraordinary case.

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What You Need To Know When Filing A Wrongful Death Claim

Wrongful Death / Erica Rush

Mike B asks “What happens if during a personal injury or medical malpractice case, the plaintiff succumbs to their injuries and dies? Does it cause a new action to be filed or simply the old one to be amended? And more importantly does it affect the damages that can be recovered?” Mike, there are many

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Family sues multiple entities for woman’s death in crosswalk

Pedestrian Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

When you lose a loved one in an accident, one of the things you can do is file a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit is designed to help you recover costs associated with your loved one’s death as well as for the suffering he or she may have gone through. Whether it’s medical bills, funeral

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When Doctors Mislead Patients About Medical Procedures

Privacy / Dolan Law Firm

This article was written by Chris Dolan and published by The San Francisco Examiner. Click here to read more of Chris Dolan’s weekly articles at SFExaminer.com. This week’s question comes from Tara H. from the Mission who asks; “I had a surgery recently to address a medical condition related to my reproductive organs. After the

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Multi-vehicle wreck on Highway 12 leaves one dead

Car Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

Monday morning began with a multi-vehicle wreck which left one person dead, and eight injured on Highway 12. According to the Vacaville Reporter the pileup on Highway 12 east of Napa happened when the driver of a Ford Taurus crossed the center divide into the path of an oncoming Cal Fire tractor-trailer. The Taurus was

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Pregnant Woman Killed in Patterson, Modesto Car Accident

Car Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

A fatal car accident occurred at about 6 am Saturday morning when a black Mercedes driven by Miguel G. Almanza, 24, struck a Honda Odyssey on Patterson’s West Main Street, near Jennings Road. The Odyssey was being driven by Concepcion Gomez, 30, of Vernalis, who died at the scene. The other occupants of the Odyssey

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San Francisco Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Muni Bus

Bicycle Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

A bicyclist was killed yesterday evening, October 7th, in a collision with a Muni bus. The accident occurred at around 5PM at the corner of 6th and Clement in the Richmond district. The Muni bus involved was the 44 O’Shaughnessy. The bicyclist, declared dead at the scene, was described as a white male, age 25

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