UPDATE ON PEOPLE V WILLIAMS MURDER TRIAL – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Today at the preliminary Hearing in the case involving the double murders of two Dublin residents, Benison and Maria Tran, by Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Williams, Judge Paul Delucchi Denied the District Attorney’s motion to dismiss the special circumstances charges and enhancements. The Tran family strongly opposed the DA’s efforts to do so as […]

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$11.8 Million Verdict in a Motorcycle Collision case

Case News, Firm News / walter

with Trial Attorneys Christopher Dolan and Kimberly Levy of the Dolan Law Firm, PC Gonzalez v. Smith (San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-582006) arose from a motor vehicle versus motorcycle collision caused by Defendant Luke Thomas Smith’s negligence which permanently injured, disabled, and disfigured Plaintiff Julian Gonzalez. Just after 5:30 p.m. on August 21,

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How Can We make Bus Stops Safe From Fast Moving Vehicles?

Uncategorized / walter

Written by: Chris Dolan and Megan Irish People waiting for Muni or other bus systems are vulnerable, and exposed to the dangers of fast moving cars just feet away from where they are expected to wait. While San Francisco has endeavored to make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists alike, there continue to be tragedies,

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Distracted Drivers Increase the Chances of Deaths and Injuries in California and U.S. Roads

Bus Accidents, MUNI, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death / walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Jeremy Jessup This week’s question comes from a Daly City resident who asks: I recently received a call from my son, saying he was involved in an “accident.” Luckily, he is fine. He went on to say that the other driver was looking down at their phone, not paying attention and rear-ended him. I

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If You Are Injured as a Passenger on Public Transportation and the Defendant is a Government Entity, Here is What You Need To Know:

Bus Accidents, MUNI, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death / walter

Written By Christopher Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Anonymous in West Portal San Francisco, CA who asks: I am a frequent city bus rider who rides to work every day. While on the bus last week, I felt a sudden acceleration through the intersection followed by a strong impact on the right side of the

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What To Do in a Case of a Collision With a Self-Driving Car

Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Self Driving Car / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Breanna K. Martinez This week’s question comes from Mark from Walnut Creek, CA, who asks: If a self-driving car were to leave the scene of an accident, how would this be handled legally? Would it be considered a hit-and-run? If so, who would be held accountable? Dear Mark, Self-driving cars

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Less Parking Spots, Safer Intersections Under New Parking Law

Firm News / walter

Written By Chris Dolan and Phil Johnson Larry from Harward asks: I drive into the city for business and always find parking to be a pain. I hear that San Francisco is going to reduce the number of parking spots in the city streets. Is this accurate? Why would you decrease them and not increase

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Who is liable for a falling tree on a privately owned property?

Premises Liability / walter

Written By Christopher Dolan Last week, I addressed a question posed by a reader who asked who is responsible for damage caused by a tree branch falling from an adjacent yard and crashing through the roof of their house, narrowly missing their child. The article addressed the answer to that question with the assumption that

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Who gets unclaimed property or funds?

Civil Rights, Tenant/Renter Rights / walter

This week’s question comes from Jasmine from Oakland, CA, who asks: My neighbor received a significant sum of money that was considered unclaimed property. What is unclaimed property or funds? Is this legitimate, and how do I get any unclaimed property? Dear Jasmine, Yes. It is legitimate! Each year, millions of dollars are turned over

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$4.4 Million Settlement in a Auto Accident from NorCal Super Lawyer Jeremy Jessup

Car Accidents, Firm News / walter

Happy to announce a successful outcome for our client in an auto accident case. Jeremy Jessup and his San Francisco legal team worked diligently to represent our client rights. In 2023 and 2024, Super Lawyers recognized Jeremy as a Super Lawyer among Northern California attorneys. A Senior Trial Attorney and team leader at Dolan Law

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