posted in MUNI Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on August 10, 2018
MUNI refers to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority. The importance of the transport system to the city can hardly be questioned. This is considering the number of jobs it has created and the facilitation it provides for the movement of the city’s residents. Despite its significance, there have been…
posted in Pedestrian Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on August 3, 2018
Typically, when one is in the process of filing an insurance claim or lawsuit after an accident that may be considered a pedestrian accident, they are thinking about what it is that they will be receiving in compensation for their injuries. This is not exactly a question that can be…
posted in Motorcycle Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on July 27, 2018
Motorcyclists in San Francisco have a higher road accident risk than in other cities due to the unique weather and structure of the city. Rolling fog, windy afternoons, and steep hills in the region are highly challenging to motorists. Motorcyclists are at a higher risk than drivers of trucks and…
posted in Bus Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on July 20, 2018
Accidents involving buses are not rare in San Francisco and the larger Bay Area, despite the significant decline due to the introduction of DriveCam systems of surveillance in the entire fleet of MUNI buses. This is one of the many interventions implemented to address a prevalent problem in the city.…
posted in Construction Site Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on July 13, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) categorizes four fatal construction accidents. The accidents are: falls, electrocutions, striking by objects, and getting caught or stuck between objects. These are the main causes of death among construction site workers. Other causes of construction site accidents include injuries from parts and materials,…
posted in Car Accidents, by dcmmoguls, on July 6, 2018
According to one report, over 400 people die, and over 2,000 are injured in road accidents in the San Francisco Bay Area each year. It is important to take precautions to increase the chances of staying safe on the road. In reality, there is only so much you can do…
posted in Uncategorized, by dcmmoguls, on January 8, 2018
A collision with a large truck, whether a transport truck or an eighteen-wheeler, can have devastating consequences. Usually, with the truck being thousands of pounds, it’s a miracle if anyone survives. If anyone does survive the collision, then they can be met with injuries that will last a lifetime. Of…
posted in Uncategorized, by dcmmoguls, on January 1, 2018
Personal injuries can be devastating. Not only do you have to suffer the therapies and procedures required to overcome your injury, but you’re also stuck with the bill. If the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, then it is only natural to seek compensation for your injuries. However, many…
posted in Uncategorized, by dcmmoguls, on December 25, 2017
When you are walking along the streets of San Francisco, you are facing the risk of having a pedestrian accident. Like any other city in the United States, San Francisco drivers can be aggressive and are not always watchful of those who cross the street. Pedestrian accidents are no trivial…
posted in Uncategorized, by dcmmoguls, on December 18, 2017
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists in 2015 “were 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled”. Considering a number of car crashes that happen every day in major cities across the United States, this statistic is an…
