With Memorial Day weekend just days away, more and more pedestrians and cyclists will be out and about. Though the weather this weekend looks to be a little on the cooler side, I know that we will still see people on the roads. Our accident attorney wants to make sure that everyone has a fun […]
While I have never been run over while crossing the street, I have been “tapped” a few times by drivers who were not paying attention. I also have a tendency to slow down when I see drivers trying to rush me while crossing the street. Which probably isn’t the smartest thing to do. Working for […]
As an injury attorney, we see all different kinds of cases. Car accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, just to name a few. as a local injury lawyer in Southern California, we have noticed throughout the years, that not everyone knows the details of the right-of-way rules. We know, as an accident lawyer, that right-of-way rules […]
Joshua Tree, CA: a woman was crossing the highway going northbound, when she was hit by a pick up truck. the driver of the Toyota hit her going at approximately 45 miles per hour. the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. as of now, the California Highway Patrol are still investigating. Suffering from Injuries? […]
VAN NUYS, CA: Police are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian. the pedestrian was struck by two vehicles at 5:35am this morning. the first vehicle who hit the pedestrian stayed at the scene to help the victim. However, the second vehicle took off after dragging the victim 25 […]
Monday was bike and pedestrian safety enforcement day in Dana Point and all throughout Orange County, according the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The focus was on factors that cause accidents between motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. the OCSD mapped out locations all around Orange County where pedestrian and bike collisions have occurred over the last three years. Officers […]
The number of pedestrian related accidents over the last ten years has sky rocketed and has become a great cause of concern. According to the NHTSA, there has been a slow, but steady increase in pedestrian related fatalities, see the chart below. Pedestrian Fatalities As you can see, though the number of fatalities due to a car accident […]
A woman in her early 30’s has been arrested ion suspicion of driving under the influence and a hit-and-run. She hit two pedestrians before crashing her car into the side of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Hollywood on Monday afternoon. Details of the accident can be found at ABC7 News. Our personal injury lawyer will keep you […]
Many people think assigning fault in car accident cases is simple, especially in situations involving pedestrians. However, officers and courts look at various factors when trying to find out why a crash occurred. One is not guaranteed to gain compensation for injuries when struck by a car. When a collision involving a pedestrian, negligence must […]
You probably already know that a pedestrian is someone who is traveling from one place to another on foot. However, people don’t realize that pedestrians are also joggers, people using rollerblades, skateboarders, and other forms of non-motorized transportation. If you sustained injuries due to the negligent actions of another, you may be entitled to recover […]
The most vulnerable people on our roads are pedestrians. Pedestrians lack the steel cage and safety devices of cars. They also lack the speed and maneuverability of motorcycles. Even a low-speed collision can be fatal. A pedestrian is anyone walking across the street. Therefore it is important that everyone be aware of the dangers that […]
