When it’s time to head anywhere is your first instinct to grab your car keys? If you’re like the majority of people in San Jose the answer to that question is yes. The number of automobiles registered in our city (and the number of them on the streets at any given time) has increased for […]
For cyclists and pedestrians, a traffic crash is devastating. Your body is no match for the force of a car or truck, and a severe accident can leave you with extensive injuries and emotional trauma that changes the course of your life. In almost every bicycle or pedestrian accident with serious injuries, someone was in […]
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 […]
$14 Million Spent to Upgrade Pedestrian Safety in San Jose City planners have decided that the expense of a new pedestrian tunnel in San Jose is indeed justified when weighed against public safety. That’s good news for folks who live in or travel through Santa Clara’s busy Caltrain station. As of now, individuals have to […]
An active, 73-year-old woman who volunteers with troubled youth was walking with her partner on a pedestrian and bicycle path in Marin County, California. It was a sunny spring day and they had just enjoyed a late lunch at a nearby restaurant. As they were heading back towards their home, the day took a devastating […]
Cars Rule the Roads For decades Californian cities have labored under a car-centric mentality that’s led to the construction of massive multi-lane streets crisscrossing through residential and commercial neighborhoods. These types of roadways were designed to accommodate the increasing numbers of automobiles on our streets and make the daily commute less stressful for those of […]
People run for a variety of reasons: exercise, fun or to get from Point A to Point B. But every serious jogger knows that having the right gear makes the run better, safer and more enjoyable. So here’s a look at some fun running gear to keep your spirits up as you break through to […]
Pedestrian in San Rafael Nets over $50k with the Help of Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers A visually impaired man was crossing in a crosswalk with his spouse in San Rafael, California when a driver, stopped at a stoplight and preparing to turn right, failed to yield and struck him. His spouse saw the scene […]
$50K Oakland Pedestrian Accident Settlement A 34 year old music teacher was an Oakland pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk when a driver failed to be aware of his surroundings and struck her. The blow of the impact caused her to briefly lose consciousness. She also suffered a fractured collarbone and separation of her […]
As a San Francisco bicycle and pedestrian accident attorney, I represent a lot of cyclists and pedestrians who have various types of insurance coverage, and each type of coverage may or may not come into play in a personal injury case. Keep in mind that all insurance policies vary and you need to look at […]