Pedestrian Accidents

Uber has suspended its self-driving cars due to the first pedestrian fatality. a self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona over the weekend. As a car accident lawyer, our office already knows the many concerns that go along with the idea of self-driving vehicles. and this…

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…

GARDEN GROVE, CA: During the evening of January 21, 2017, a man was hit by a vehicle while in the crosswalk. the man was hit by a car going northbound on Haster St and Lampson Ave in Garden Grove. the victim was then taken to UCI Medical Center with life…

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…

With the new school year already underway in Orange County, more parents are opting to drive their children and their classmates to and from school. Though carpooling is a great way to be environmentally conscious, we are noticing an increase in school drop-off zone accidents. Be it from making illegal…

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…

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…

In October, friends, family, and classmates mourned the death of a 17-year-old young woman. The young woman died a day after being hit by a car in Huntington Beach. She was truck by a 2006 Cadillac DTS. She was on her way to a bus stop when the Cadillac hit her….

A 65-year-old man and was out enjoying Halloween night with his 4-year-old son when something went terribly wrong. The father and son due were hit by a car when they were out trick-or-treating. the father died from his injuries at a hospital. the four-year-old boy was critically injured. on Monday,…

If you’re a bicyclist, it’s important to be aware of the laws that apply to you in order to prevent bicycle accidents. States have different laws in regards to bicycles and bicycle safety, but there are some general rules you should know. Bicycles are considered vehicles for traffic law purposes. This…