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Alcohol-Impaired Drivers and Fatal Pedestrian Collisions
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths on California roadways. While many people think about alcohol-related crashes involving multiple vehicles, pedestrians are among the most vulnerable victims of impaired drivers. A person walking through a crosswalk, along a neighborhood street, or in a parking lot has little protection when a… Read More
Commercial Vehicle Pedestrian Fatalities: Delivery Vans, Buses, and Trucks
Pedestrian accidents involving commercial vehicles are among the most devastating collisions on California roads. Delivery vans, city buses, box trucks, utility vehicles, and tractor-trailers are significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars, making fatal injuries far more likely when a pedestrian is struck. These cases also present legal issues that extend beyond the actions… Read More
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Failure to Yield at Crosswalks
Crosswalks are intended to provide pedestrians with a safe place to cross the street, yet far too many fatal accidents occur because drivers fail to yield the right-of-way. Whether the collision happens at a busy intersection, a neighborhood crossing, or near a school zone, these tragedies are often entirely preventable. California law imposes clear… Read More
Why Turning Vehicles Cause So Many Serious Pedestrian Accidents
Many people assume that the most dangerous pedestrian accidents occur when a driver is speeding down the roadway or running a red light. In reality, some of the most serious and most common pedestrian collisions happen during ordinary left and right turns at intersections. Drivers who are focused on oncoming traffic, traffic signals, or… Read More
What Happens When a Driver Leaves the Scene of a Bicycle Accident?
A hit-and-run bicycle accident can leave an injured cyclist suffering serious injuries with no one around to render aid or call for help. With no driver around to render aid and exchange insurance information as required by law, the injured cyclist is left dealing with serious injuries, extraordinary medical bills, lost income, and questions… Read More
How Cell Phone Evidence Helps Prove Liability in Fatal Pedestrian Cases
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal accidents in California. While many people associate distracted driving with rear-end collisions or highway crashes, it also plays a major role in deadly pedestrian accidents. A driver who looks down at a text message, scrolls through social media, or enters an address… Read More
When Commercial Drivers Cause Fatal Accidents: Wrongful Death Claims Against Trucking and Delivery Companies
Commercial vehicles are a constant presence on California roads. Tractor-trailers transport goods throughout the state, delivery vans make thousands of stops each day, and commercial drivers travel millions of miles every year. Most do so safely. However, when a commercial vehicle is involved in a fatal accident, the consequences can be devastating. Unlike an… Read More
Fourth of July Weekend Safety: Why Traffic Accidents and Pedestrian Injuries Increase During the Holiday
The Fourth of July is one of the most anticipated holidays of the summer. Families gather for barbecues, fireworks displays, concerts, parades, and community celebrations across California. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most dangerous weekends of the year for serious and fatal accidents. Heavy traffic, long-distance travel, alcohol consumption, distracted driving, and… Read More
The Emotional and Financial Impact of Losing a Loved One in a Fatal Car Accident
Few events are more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident. One moment, a family is planning for the future, attending school events, celebrating holidays, or simply enjoying everyday life together. Next, they are confronted with a tragedy that changes everything. The legal aspects of a wrongful… Read More
Insurance Company Tactics in Fatal Accident Cases
When a fatal accident occurs, surviving family members are suddenly forced to cope with overwhelming grief, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty. They may be planning a funeral, helping children process the loss of a parent, or trying to determine how they will make ends meet after losing a primary source of household income. Unfortunately,… Read More