A 27-year old sales representative and avid golfer was struck by a car as she was walking through her neighborhood in San Francisco, California. She was at the intersection of Gough and Filbert Streets in Russian Hill when she was struck on the right side, sending her body flying into the air. The young woman […]
Speed is a factor in more than half of all road accidents and one-third of all road fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. So it’s common sense that we should reduce speed limits to save lives, right? Not so fast. Traffic safety research shows mixed results for reducing speed limits because drivers […]
A 75-year-old senior accountant suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian vs. auto accident at 6th Street and Harvard Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Prior to the accident, she was incredibly active, still enjoyed going to work every day, and spent her free time exercising, gardening, and traveling with her family. Unfortunately, while out on her […]
Being backed over by a vehicle has to be one of the most terrifying things that can ever happen to someone. Your body is defenseless against the crushing impact of a two-ton vehicle. Although these accidents tend to happen at low speeds under 15 mph, extensive bodily harm occurs in an instant. You may have […]
Running is fun and good for your health, but it’s risky too. Here in California, pedestrian-vehicle accidents have risen by about 25% since 2014. Too often, drivers fail to see runners along the roadway, on sidewalks, in crosswalks, and at intersections. There are almost 900 pedestrian deaths on our state’s roads every year, plus thousands […]
Did you know the cost of someone’s car can predict how likely they are to hit a pedestrian? Studies show that for every $1,000 increase in a car’s value, the driver is 3% less likely to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway. For pedestrians, a failure to yield can be deadly. California pedestrian deaths […]
You hear this story on the news all the time. A pedestrian was injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident. It’s been happening since Americans began driving cars, and each accident is a reminder of how you can never be too careful. When you hear about an accident involving a pedestrian, your first questions […]
As Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers, we have see the number of pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles increase over the last six years. However, thanks to a renewed commitment to traffic safety (and an influx of discretionary dollars), Los Angeles is finally getting the foot-friendly makeover it deserves one district at a time. The latest target of […]
You never expect an accident. On a clear afternoon in Santa Monica, California, a product manager in town for business was making his way to an important partner meeting. The last thing on his mind was a pedestrian accident. When the walk signal at the intersection of Pico Boulevard and 28th Street turned green, the […]
You may have heard the saying “pedestrians always have the right of way.” Not so fast! Here in California, that’s not always true – especially if the pedestrian wasn’t walking in a marked crosswalk. Of course, motorists aren’t allowed to just run over anyone who’s not using a crosswalk either. Under the law, motorists have […]