Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
Shocking Bicycle Accidents Continue as California Creates New Safety Laws
California is being forced to take action after a slew of worrisome bicycle accidents in the state. These accidents are claiming the lives of victims, both young and old, and they force us all to reconsider just what road safety actually means. Where do we draw the line? How many bike fatalities will it… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents Are Out of Control in California
Residents of California should not feel a sense of impending doom while they go for walks. Whether you are taking a quick trip to a nearby corner store or you are going for a long stroll along a picturesque street, you deserve to feel safe as a pedestrian. Unfortunately, pedestrians are often struck by… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Pedestrian Bus Accident?
Few things fuel nightmares more effectively than the thought of being hit by an oncoming bus. It goes without saying that humans do not stand a chance against a bus that weighs tens of thousands of pounds. Pedestrians who are hit by buses can suffer life-threatening injuries if they are lucky enough to survive… Read More »
String of Pedestrians Accidents in Los Angeles Within a Week
Within a single week, many people have been hurt by pedestrian accidents in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles is a major metropolitan area, and a certain number of pedestrian accidents per year are probably unavoidable. That being said, injured victims are not just “statistics.” They are real people with lives, families, and jobs…. Read More »
Common Legal Challenges for Injured Pedestrians in Los Angeles
Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian can be one of the most shocking and life-altering experiences you can have. Injured pedestrians may be left with serious, permanent injuries that affect their ability to work. In addition, they may be facing considerable medical expenses as they begin the medical treatment necessary to get… Read More »
Do Silicon Valley Company Buses Get Sued?
When it comes to bus accidents, transportation authorities and cities are usually the parties scrutinized for responsibility. However, here in the Bay Area, even tech companies can be responsible for crashes of this nature. One such crash could soon lead one of Silicon Valley’s largest companies to the courtroom. Can Victims Hold Silicon Valley… Read More »
Are Pedestrian Accidents More Common in School Zones?
If you have children and you drop them off at their school every morning, then you are probably familiar with the bright yellow “School Zone” signs near their school building. These signs are meant to control the speed limit near schools to prevent any pedestrian accidents while students are walking to and from their… Read More »
Should Uber Be Held Responsible for This Hit-and-Run Injury?
When you hitch a ride with a rideshare company, you expect a certain level of safety on that ride. This is especially true if you have had a few drinks and driving yourself is out of the question. So, what would you do if that promise of safety was breached? A woman and her… Read More »
Why Did a Truck Crash into Pedestrians in Richmond?
Geary Boulevard is one of San Francisco’s busiest streets, but on Monday, January 1st, the busy street was partially shut down. That’s because a box truck careened out of control and plowed into pedestrians and cars. Now the authorities and crash victims are left with many questions as they try to figure out why… Read More »
These Are the Three Most Dangerous Intersections in San Francisco
For many years now, San Francisco has sought to be both a walk-friendly and bike-friendly community. Across the city, new bike lanes and crosswalks have been popping up all over the city, but there are still some areas you need to be careful of if you are walking or riding a bicycle. What Are… Read More »