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 matter – the repercussions can be serious, even fatal. If you or a loved one have been in a pedestrian accident, it is important to act now. The key to a successful case will be to understand how negligence factors into your unique case. With the help of a pedestrian…
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 the number of car crashes that happen every day in major cities across the United States, this statistic is disturbing yet not a surprise. Many car and truck and bus drivers are often inattentive and negligently fail to keep a proper lookout for motorcyclists as the car drivers make left turns or make lane changes, or even when they enter an intersection or a roadway where a motorcyclist already…
After your accident, it may feel like you’re drowning in a sea of debt. Without financial assistance, you may not be able to take care of your family anymore. With such stresses to bear, it’s no wonder that getting compensated for your injuries is first and foremost on your mind. Keep in mind: you don’t have to pay your bills on your own. Not only should you want compensation, but you deserve it.
You may wonder: What kind of compensation am I eligible for? Well, there are numerous factors that courts and insurance companies consider when determining the amount of…
Being injured on someone else’s property can be a terrifying experience. One moment you’re going about your day and the next you find yourself in terrible pain. Defective property is within the realm of premise liability where defects on the property cause someone to injure themselves. In San Francisco, this can include things such as construction, design, or the current condition of the property (such as cracks on the surface). There is a variety of ways in which a defective property can cause pain – and pain that lasts for decades. If you have been injured due to a defective…
When you purchase a product, you decided to use this product under the assumption that it is safe to use. You have every right to believe this, in fact, San Francisco businesses have an obligation to ensure that their products are safe for consumption. Yet, this is not always the case. From vehicles to medical tools, anything that is defective has the potential to cause significant and permanent injury to the user. If you have been injured as a result of a defective product, it is crucial to seek the counsel of a defective product lawyer to build a case…
