Understanding The Impact of Commercial Truck Regulations On An Accident Claim Is Crucial

Personal Injury, Truck Accidents / walter

This week’s question comes from Charles from Palo Alto, CA, who asks: Dear Charles, Understanding the impact of commercial truck regulations on an accident claim is crucial. This knowledge can empower you to navigate the legal process confidently and make informed decisions. At the dawn of America, we relied on railroads to transport our goods […]

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Is an Amazon Truck Driver Responsible for a Crash or Is Amazon Responsible?

Amazon Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Anna Pantsulaya This week’s question comes from George from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I see many Amazon truck drivers zipping by and rushing through neighborhoods. They all look like they are in a rush, and some appear to be speeding. In my neighborhood, it’s not rare to see two

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Who is responsible for damage caused by a stolen vehicle?

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Self Driving Car, Taxi Cab Crash, Truck Accidents, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Eric. St. John This week’s question comes from Trisha from San Francisco, CA, who asks: I saw a car speeding away from a police run into a fire hydrant and almost hit several people. It turns out it was a stolen car, and the thief ran away from the scene. If

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Who is Liable When Potholes Cause Accidents?

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

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

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Are My Therapy Records Protected in a Lawsuit?

Bicycle Accidents, Brain Injuries, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Motorcycle Accidents, MUNI, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Uber/Lyft Accidents / walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from an anonymous writer who asks: I was recently in a bad car accident. I was in the hospital and required surgery to put some screws and a plate in my shin. I am in therapy for some very private and personal issues arising

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My First Auto Accident. What Do I Do?

Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents / walter

Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Corinne D. Orquiola This week’s question comes from Angelica H. in Pacific Heights who asks: I was at a complete stop at a red traffic light at the intersection of Market Street and 6th Street, when suddenly and without a warning, the vehicle directly in front of me reversed

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Safety Regulations for Commercial Trucks Carrying Fruits and Vegetables

Truck Accidents / daniel

This week’s question comes from Mark C. in Modesto who asks: Q: “Yesterday morning I was driving on the freeway when a large semi-truck merged into my lane. The semi-truck was loaded with tomatoes which were not covered and appeared to be overflowing. As he merged into my lane the semi-truck jerked a bit, which

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A 6-Car Crash On Highway 120 in Manteca Kills One Man, Others Injured

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The Six-Car Accident Was Caused By a Big Rig Peterbuilt Truck Escalon, CA (October 6, 2016) – A man was killed and five other people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 120 on Monday, October 3, 2016. The crash occurred at about 5:05 p.m. during regular commuting hours on the eastbound Highway 120

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Fatal Highway 580 Crash Highlights Dangers Posed By Large Trucks

Truck Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

A fiery six-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, on Interstate Highway 580 in Pleasanton, California took the life of the driver of a BMW. A big-rig slammed into the BMW which caught fire. The driver, a 43-year old man from Brentwood, was trapped inside and died. Although other

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Bus And Truck Driver Fatigue A Significant Safety Threat

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Today’s question comes from Marisol S. in South San Francisco who asks “my friend was on the Greyhound bus that crashed on Monday. They say that the driver may have been too tired and fell asleep. Isn’t the bus company supposed to make sure that the drivers aren’t drunk or falling asleep? How can they

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