Pedestrian Accidents in California: Causes, Impact, and Prevention

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan California, known for its bustling cities, scenic landscapes, and diverse communities, is also a hotspot for pedestrian activity. With millions of people walking daily in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, the state faces a persistent challenge: pedestrian accidents. These incidents are a growing public safety concern, resulting […]

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Why Halloween is the Deadliest Night for Young Pedestrians

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Halloween is meant to be a night of fun, costumes and treats, but it also presents serious risks, especially for young trick-or-treaters on foot. Unfortunately, statistics show that Halloween is the deadliest night of the year for child pedestrians, with excitement and distraction mixing with darkened streets to create a high-risk environment. Over twice as

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Trip and Fall Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Uneven Sidewalks

Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury / walter

Written By: Chris Dolan and Alison Baird Should I or my elderly sister fall on the sidewalk due to uneven pavement due to overgrown tree roots, what would constitute a dangerous condition? Who would be liable? – Amber from San Francisco, California Uneven sidewalks can cause pedestrians to trip and fall, leading to severe injuries.

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Uber Robo-Car Fatality Illustrates The Dangers Of Weak Regulations On Autonomous Vehicles

Uber/Lyft Accidents / Erica Rush

On March 18, 2018, in Tempe Arizona, a woman pushing her bike across the road at the intersection of Mill Avenue and Curry Road was struck and killed by an Uber self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, marking a milestone in the Autonomous Vehicle revolution: the first human killed by a robo-car. Early reports state that

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Sara Ojeda Fatally Struck In Crosswalk Near Fremont Shopping Center

Pedestrian Accidents / Erica Rush

Pedestrian Killed While Walking In Crosswalk On Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA (June 19th, 2017) – Sara Ojeda, 47, was fatally struck in a crosswalk last Wednesday morning(June 14, 2017) at the intersection of Fremont Boulevard and Capitol Avenue. The incident occurred around 7:30 am.

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The Pedestrian Bill of Rights: Important Laws To Help Keep Pedestrians Safe

1 Comment / Pedestrian Accidents / Erica Rush

The Dolan Law Firm annually sponsors Bike to Work Day in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of Bike to Work Day 2017, we published in the Examiner a “Bicyclists Bill of Rights.” This document is posted on our website at dolanlawfirm.com/bicyclist-rights In response, Bryan from San Francisco writes, “Do you have a Pedestrian Bill

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Nonprofit Founder Robert Bennett Fatally Struck In Car-Pedestrian Collision

Pedestrian Accidents / Erica Rush

Downtown Oakland Hit And Run Crash Occurred At Harrison And 23rd Streets Oakland, CA, (June 9, 2017) – Robert Bennett was killed on the morning of Friday, June 2, 2017 while crossing the street at Harrison and 23rd Street. An Oakland Police Department spokesperson stated Bennett was hit by a dark grey Chrysler van traveling northbound on

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What Is The Law In California To Take Time Off Work To Care For A Family Member?

Employment Law / Erica Rush

Adam from Mission Bay writes, “Chris, my husband Jeff was hit by a car while crossing the street near our condo. Jeff was in the crosswalk and suffered a fractured leg and a concussion. I did not have any PTO at work. I took off a week anyways to care for Jeff after he was

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Pedestrian on Sidewalk in Milpitas Killed By Car

Pedestrian Accidents / Dolan Law Firm

Milpitas, CA (September 19, 2016) – A pedestrian that was standing on a sidewalk was hit and killed on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 9:45 am by a Subaru. The incident took place on the corner of the northbound I-880 off-ramp and the eastbound state highway 237. The Subaru also hit a utility box at

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