Can a Pedestrian Sue if Hit By a Car?
If you have been hit by a car while walking, you may be wondering whether you can sue. In many cases, pedestrians that are struck by a vehicle can sue the driver for damages. Pedestrians have the right of way in many situations, and drivers are responsible for exercising caution and yielding to pedestrians in […]
read moreDo Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in California?
Walking is a great way to get around, especially in beautiful California. But sometimes, cars and pedestrians don’t mix well. You might have heard that pedestrians always have the right of way. But is that really true in California? Below, our Cartwright Law firm aim to help you understand pedestrian rights and responsibilities in California. […]
read morePedestrian Accidents Not in a Crosswalk
Being a pedestrian can be dangerous, especially on busy California roads. While only crossing streets on marked crosswalks is an important precaution, this is not always available. Pedestrian traffic is often overlooked and many streets have inadequate sidewalks and crosswalks. Additionally, many pedestrian accidents happen in parking lots. While pedestrians do have certain rights and […]
read moreAverage Payout For Pedestrian Hit By Car In California
Pedestrian accidents are a significant problem in California, with millions of drivers on the roads every day, the threat of pedestrians being hit by cars is a prominent issue in the state. So much so that in California, fatalities from pedestrian accidents are 25% higher than the national average. If you were a pedestrian in […]
read moreInjuries on Raised Crosswalks
Pedestrian accidents happen in crosswalks more than you might imagine. If you get hit by a car or suffer other injuries due to dangerous crosswalks, speak with a pedestrian accident attorney today. There are four basic types of crosswalks: those that are controlled or uncontrolled and those that are marked or unmarked. Controlled crosswalks are […]
read morePedestrian Hybrid Beacons – Risks and Rewards
A pedestrian hybrid beacon, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is a device to help pedestrians safely cross higher-speed roadways at an uncontrolled intersection. The beacon contains two red lenses over a yellow lens. The lenses become active when a pedestrian pushes the call button. The activated beacon then performs a yellow-to-red lighting […]
read morePedestrian Injuries
When a car or truck strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian may fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. Unlike car and truck occupants, pedestrians do not have a thick metal shell or outer covering surrounding them in an accident. Rather, they experience direct exposure to their surrounding environment. In most instances, pedestrian accidents happen […]
read moreDrunk Driving Victim Cases
Even though drunk driving is strictly against the law in California, many Bay Area drivers continue to make this dangerous decision. In many cases, drunk driving ends in an accident, causing injury or tragic fatalities to other innocent people. Individuals and families feel the loss from a drunk driving crash for years to come. […]
read moreSan Francisco Pedestrian Injury Lawyer
Helping Injured Pedestrians Recover After Serious Accidents San Francisco agencies have long been trying to improve conditions for pedestrians in the city. Whether you are walking for exercise, to explore and sightsee, or as your main transportation to and from work, you should feel safe doing so. Unfortunately, pedestrians continue to make up a significant […]
read moreReport: California still has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities
California led the nation in fatal pedestrian accidents in 2014, with a total proportion of pedestrian deaths that was twice the national average. Commuting safely around San Francisco and other parts of California can be challenging, especially for people who are traveling on foot. As most locals know, California has earned the distinction of being […]
read moreCalifornia remains the worst state for fatal pedestrian accidents
Data from 2015 reveals that California was once again the deadliest state for pedestrians. Due to many factors, deadly pedestrian accidents are also rising. For the past few years, California has had the unfortunate distinction of ranking as the state with the most pedestrian fatalities. According to The Los Angeles Times, throughout 2013 and 2014, […]
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