Pedestrian Accidents

San Francisco, California Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian knockdowns are often caused by driver inattention and outright negligence. Especially in crowded downtown areas where heavy bus, car, and foot traffic interact at intersections, motorists don't always yield to pedestrians at traffic lights or in crosswalks. At The Cartwright Law Firm, we work with accident investigators and eyewitness testimony to reconstruct what happened and why. Measuring skid marks and analyzing the placement of debris, an accident reconstruction expert can often determine how fast a car was traveling, whether a light was red, yellow, or green, and when a driver's testimony contradicts the available facts and data. Since most drivers claim they never saw a pedestrian, collecting evidence and determining what exactly happened is an essential part of a case. Our attorneys have the investigative resources and experience needed to hold negligent drivers financially liable for the personal injuries or even death they cause to pedestrians.

Our pedestrian accident attorneys have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients over the years. Put our experience and know-how to work for you - contact The Cartwright Law Firm today. Representing clients throughout California and the Bay Area, including San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, and Santa Rosa, we provide free consultations and are available weekends and evenings by appointment.

Driver Negligence and Pedestrian Injuries

The San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyers of The Cartwright Law Firm represent clients who have been injured by motorists due to the following:

• Reckless driving
• Drunken driving
• Lack of visibility
• Muni bus, streetcar, or cable car negligence
• Ran stoplight or stop sign
• Failure to observe crosswalk
• Failure to observe right of way at intersection
• Passing a loading / unloading school bus

The Cost of a Pedestrian Knockdown

Given the severity of most injuries associated with a pedestrian knockdown, it's important to recover damages proportional to the financial needs created by an accident. In order to accurately determine the costs facing our client, our attorneys consult economists and life care planners who work with established cost data made available to HMOs and insurance companies. We demand compensation for medical equipment, future surgery, physical therapy, pain medication, and lost wages.

We Demand Accountability

Take control of the situation - contact a San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyer at the Cartwright Law Firm today. Whether you live in San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, or Palo Alto, our personal injury attorneys are prepared to help you recover damages to cover the physical and emotional damage you have suffered.