Every year, around 800 pedestrian accidents occur in San Francisco alone. A vehicle’s heavy weight and high speed can cause life-changing injuries in car accidents, but passengers and drivers have the protection of exterior metal frames. Pedestrians, on the other hand, are completely defenseless in the event of a crash, potentially leaving them with severe […]
San Francisco is at the top of many lists touting the most walkable cities in the United States. Although its population of just over 715,717 makes it the 18th largest city in the United States, it still has the feel of a collection of accessible neighborhoods. According to an Axios report, San Francisco is actually […]
Do you have pedestrian accident injuries like a broken femur? Despite the pain and trauma of this situation, you can take action to protect your future by learning about your legal rights. In this article, we’ll help you understand what a broken femur is and the symptoms you may experience. We’ll also share insight into […]
Pelvic fractures are serious injuries that often require surgery and can take months to heal. Some people who suffer from a broken pelvis can even suffer long-term complications that affect their quality of life. If you suffered a broken pelvis in a car accident as a pedestrian, you deserve a high-value settlement that fully and […]
California is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Reports have shown a 10% increase in pedestrian traffic fatalities in recent years. Of course, as one of the most populated states in the country, it makes sense that traffic accident numbers would be higher in California. But it’s not just that […]
Pedestrian accidents are all too common in California. This is an unfortunate truth since we tend to see heavy foot traffic and traffic congestion due to the high population and too many cars on the roads. Fortunately, pedestrians have rights that protect them just as drivers do when involved in an accident. However, though pedestrians have […]
In California, pedestrian accidents are a persistent problem. The state’s rate of pedestrian deaths is 25% higher than the national average, and more than 7,500 California pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents over the past decade. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the situation almost always involves driver negligence. Common causes of pedestrian-vehicle […]
Fatal pedestrian accidents are on the rise in California and the United States in general. Tragically, there was a 65% increase in fatal pedestrian accidents from 2011 to 2021, with 7,485 pedestrians killed in the US in 2021 alone. Additionally, the national pedestrian fatality rate increased by a shocking 11.5% from 2020 to 2021. California […]
Though the news tends to primarily focus on accidents involving cars, trucks, and even bicycles, train accidents are also problematic and happen more often than you might think. Train accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and pedestrian lives, which is why it’s important to contact a train accident attorney immediately if you or your loved one […]
If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian car accident in California, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other potential losses. However, winning your case and getting the compensation you deserve often depends on whether or not you have a good pedestrian accident attorney defending you. No two personal injury lawyers are […]