Halloween is meant to be a night of fun, costumes and treats, but it also presents serious risks, especially for young trick-or-treaters on foot. Unfortunately, statistics show that Halloween is the deadliest night of the year for child pedestrians, with excitement and distraction mixing with darkened streets to create a high-risk environment. Over twice as […]
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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 did not say anything. I should have. Do you have safety tips
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Written By Christopher Dolan and Allison Stone What should I expect once I have hired a lawyer after my car accident? After you are involved in a car accident and hiring a lawyer from California, there are still a lot of unknowns and questions. What happens next? Here is an overview of what to generally expect during this time:
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This Amazon driver double parked on a San Francisco sidewalk, and when the driver went to leave they failed to look where they were driving, and then hit a San Francisco fire hydrant. This occured on October 18, 2024 on Market Street at 9th in San Francisco, California. Instead of taking responsibility for their actions, such
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Alison Baird Should I or my elderly sister fall on the sidewalk due to uneven pavement due to overgrown tree roots, what would constitute a dangerous condition? Who would be liable? – Amber from San Francisco, California Uneven sidewalks can cause pedestrians to trip and fall, leading to severe injuries.
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Written By: Chris Dolan and Kim Levy Last night, I was driving on the freeway when a driver rear-ended me and fled the scene. A police officer arrived and wrote a report, but was unable to identity the driver who hit me. I ended up in the hospital with severe injuries. I am not going
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This week’s question comes from Robert from San Francisco, CA, who asks: Would a liquor store be liable for what someone does after they consume an alcoholic beverage purchased there? What if they sell to a minor who causes an injury to themselves or others? -Robert Dear Robert, Under California Business & Professions Code Section
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On average, in California, nearly 200,000 vehicles are stolen each year. Generally, a real vehicle owner would not be liable when their vehicle is stolen and used in some other negligent or intentional act that harms people or property. To be responsible for someone else’s actions with your motor vehicle, you must have caused the
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This week’s question comes from Corinne in Daly City, CA, who asks: Driving around, I see more and more drivers using their cellphones, eating, looking away from the wheel, and engaging in other types of distractions. All in broad daylight. I know that it is illegal to be on the cell phone while driving, but
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Written By Megan Irish and Christopher B. Dolan If you ever witness a car accident, your immediate response can make a huge difference. Prioritize safety, stay calm and follow these steps: First, make sure you are safe to stop at the scene of a collision. If it is not safe, you can call 911 and report the crash
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