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 […]
California Fatal Pedestrian Accidents See 10% Increase Over Three Year Period 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 […]
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 […]
An elderly California resident was struck by a car while walking home from the grocery store. She was using the crosswalk at 7th Avenue and Judah Street in the Sunset District of San Francisco when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and turned left. California pedestrian accidents like this are all too common and […]
Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. October is […]
Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. Pedestrians often […]
A California woman was hit while walking through a crosswalk when a driver ran a stop sign and drove through the intersection. Luckily the woman survived, but she suffered severe injuries as a result of the California pedestrian accident—a two-part distal radius fracture and a left ulnar styloid fracture. The radius fracture required open reduction […]