As a bicycle accident lawyer, I must report on so many horrible events, in the hope that we may learn from them and improve the safety of our community. This can make my blog more often than not very negative. Well, I am happy to report that out of one tragedy and disaster arises a little bit of inspiration. Orion Benson, a 10 year old who was struck while riding his bike to school, is expected to make a full recovery from his life-threatening-injuries, and his mother, Sandy Benson, is giving part of the credit to the heroic acts of…
Burn injuries lawyers assist the victims of burn injuries recover emotionally and financially following burn accidents. These kinds of accidents can cause significant pain, injury, emotional stress, and financial issues. Victims of burn injuries sometimes have their entire lives turned upside down. It can be a great advantage to enlist a burn injuries lawyer who has dealt with similar cases and has proven successful in protecting their clients’ rights. As a burn injury victim, you deserve nothing but the best when it comes to seeking out and receiving the compensation you deserve.
Burn injuries are unique in that they often…
Some say “too little, too late” however I think when it comes to commuter and pedestrian safety, every little bit helps. That’s why I’m happy to announce that the SFMTA has just produced the City’s first training video to help assist its truck and bus drivers with navigating the hectic urban environment that is Downtown San Francisco.
SFMTA will be requiring all truck and bus drivers employed or contracted by the City to watch the video, with the requirements extending out to companies which operate under SFMTA’s private shuttle programs as well.
The video outlines the bike and pedestrian infrastructures…
Share the road. Ah, if only that were a mantra that every driver in the Bay area told themselves each morning before they started their car motors and headed off to work. San Francisco and its surrounding areas are well-equipped for bicycle travel. Many of the residents in these areas enjoy riding their bikes from home to school, work, or anywhere they want to go. However, riding a bicycle does come with its risks, and one of the biggest risks is facing drivers who are negligent to the fact that they need to share the road. Also, it is very…
The 45-year-old Vallejo motorcyclist killed earlier this month on Highway 80 near Hercules has been identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner’s office as Paris Williams. Williams, who was involved in a motorcycle-car collision just east of Willow Avenue, died immediately following his impact with the back of a gray BMW X3. Was Paris killed when he struck the rear of the BMW SUV? The evidence so far says no. Paris actually survived the crash with the BMW.
Although we still don’t know exactly what caused Williams’ initial impact with the BMW X3, the police believe that Williams had initially…
