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Assembly Bill 47 Increases Penalties for Distracted Drivers

Written By: Christopher B. Dolan and Taylor French Beginning July 1, 2021, California drivers will face increased penalties for using handheld devices while operating a motor…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Nov 19, 2020

California law addresses safety for bicyclists

Written by: Christopher Dolan and Taylor French

Drivers and bicyclists must coexist in an environment that, at times, can feel too crowded for both.

California has enacted…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Aug 06, 2020

Texting isn’t the only illegal phone activity while driving

This week’s question comes from Sandra in the Upper Haight, who writes:

Q: “Chris, can you settle a matter for me? My best friend and I share…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Mar 05, 2020

Who pays when at fault drivers are minimally insured?

This week’s question comes from Lydia in South San Francisco who asks:

Q: “I was driving with my daughter in the car when a guy…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Feb 27, 2020

Who is liable for falling trees?

Recently, I addressed a question posed by a reader who asked who is responsible for damage caused by a tree branch falling from an adjacent…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Dec 26, 2019

Identifying liability in an officer-involved accident

This week’s column focuses on a recent incident about which we have received a number of inquiries. On Sept. 18, a Redwood City police officer en…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Oct 21, 2019

Drivers, slow down for students

This week’s question comes from Becky M. in SoMa who asks:

Q: “When I was dropping my daughter off at elementary school last week, I drove…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Oct 14, 2019

Redwood City Police Officer Hits Pedestrian and Two Other Vehicles in High Speed Accident

Several Bay Area News agencies have reported that a Redwood City Police Officer hit a pedestrian and two vehicles while responding at high speed to…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Sep 18, 2019

Can I Collect from a Car Wash Collision?

This week’s question comes from Karen in the East Bay, who writes:

Q: “Chris, I need your advice. I took my car to a neighborhood…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Jul 12, 2019

Prop 213 Prevents Injured Drivers from Recovering Damages

This week’s question comes from Mayra B. in the Presidio, who asks:

Q: “I was recently rear-ended by a vehicle while I was stopped at…

Posted by Chris Dolan on Jul 05, 2019

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