West’s Annotated California Codes Vehicle Code Division 11. Rules of the Road Chapter 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties § 21949. Legislative findings and declarations; pedestrian travel and access (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of the State of California that safe and convenient pedestrian travel and access, whether by […]
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When you’re a pedestrian, you should be aware that walking near roads and across intersections puts you at risk of being in an accident. If you’re hit, there’s a risk you could suffer serious injuries or be killed. While you can always seek compensation when a negligent driver hits you, it’s important to know the
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When you lose a loved one in an accident, one of the things you can do is file a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit is designed to help you recover costs associated with your loved one’s death as well as for the suffering he or she may have gone through. Whether it’s medical bills, funeral
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When looking at a pedestrian accidents, one of the biggest factors that contributes to the outcome—and the likelihood of either serious injuries or the death of the pedestrian—is impact speed. Studies have been carried out for years to find out how the speed of the vehicle changes the situation and what can be done to
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Walking results in some accidents; as you try to cross the street, drivers who don’t pay attention could fail to slow or stop in time, causing a pedestrian accident, injury, or death. Each year, 100 or more people are either killed or seriously hurt in traffic violence incidents, and 800 people are hurt or killed
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Pedestrians must be careful near roadways, because a distracted driver or one who is speeding could cause an accident. Someone who walks near the roads while distracted can also put his or her own life at risk. While it’s nice to think that people always obey the rules of the road, the fact is that
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Drivers don’t usually get behind the wheel of a vehicle aiming to hit someone. Even so, negligent actions can result in a crash with a pedestrian or bicyclist, which can be devastating to the victim. What can drivers do to avoid these accidents?
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Every year about 30 people lose their lives and over 200 more are seriously injured while traveling on San Francisco streets. Yet, San Francisco is determined to be a safe place for walkers and bikers. The City’s Vision Zero initiative carries with it the goal to eliminate all fatal traffic accidents by 2024, including those
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With public transportation, you probably feel like you’re going to get where you’re going safely. That may be the case most of the time, but it’s still possible to get in accidents while on a bus or train.
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Bike yield laws are not yet in place in San Francisco that are intended to keep pedestrians safe. The Bike Yield Law is a new and potential law that people in the area are asking for, because its adoption could help reduce the number of traffic deaths that take place each day and throughout the
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