Category Archives: General
Backover Accidents and Fatal Pedestrian Injuries
Most people associate deadly pedestrian accidents with busy intersections, highways, or crosswalks. However, some of the most tragic and preventable fatalities occur at very low speeds in places where people expect to be safe. Backover accidents—collisions that happen when a vehicle is moving in reverse—can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries to pedestrians, particularly to… Read More
When Distracted Driving Causes Fatal Car Accidents
Operating a motor vehicle requires drivers to make countless decisions behind the wheel. Most are routine and uneventful. However, when a driver takes their eyes off the road to send a text message, check social media, adjust a navigation system, or interact with an in-vehicle touchscreen, the consequences can be devastating. In a matter… Read More
Elderly Pedestrian Fatalities and Crosswalk Accidents
Older adults are among the most vulnerable pedestrians on California roads. A collision that might cause moderate injuries to a younger person can have devastating or fatal consequences for an elderly pedestrian. Even when seniors are using marked crosswalks and obeying traffic signals, they often face heightened risks from distracted drivers, speeding vehicles, unsafe… Read More
Wrongful Death Claims and Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are far more likely to result in fatalities after dark. Reduced visibility, impaired driving, fatigue, speeding, and poor roadway lighting all contribute to the dangers that pedestrians face at night. Even on familiar roads and in marked crosswalks, a moment of driver inattention can have devastating consequences. Our pedestrian accident attorneys at… Read More