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San Francisco Pedestrian Accident Attorney

 

Walking is a popular way of getting around in San Francisco.  Although walking is generally considered to be safe, there are many dangers present in sharing the road or crossing intersections with other vehicles. In populated urban areas like San Francisco, pedestrian deaths are common.  Pedestrian accidents involving people on foot and automobiles accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and bicycle accidents can cause catastrophic injury or death, both on busy city streets, on highways, and on rural country roads. 

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Each year, thousands of pedestrians lose their lives in traffic crashes in the United States and thousands more suffer serious injuries. The following are some  pedestrian accident statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  • 11% of motor vehicle fatalities involve pedestrians
  • Between 1975 and 2005, more than 180,000 pedestrians were killed.
  • A pedestrian is injured in an accident on average in the United States every 9 minutes.
  • A pedestrian is killed in an accident in the United States every 111 minutes.

Types of Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents can involve a person and a car, or any other vehicle including, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, joggers, rollerbladers, or skateboarders. These accidents frequently occur at night, when darkness reduces visibility and awareness. When a person is struck by a car, catastrophic injuries or death are common consequences. Even at slow speeds, several thousand pounds of moving steel and glass can cause very serious injuries.  If a pedestrian survives an impact, he or she may sustain serious injuries including:

Medical treatment for serious pedestrian accident injuries may be overwhelmingly expensive, and may require life-long care.  If you are a victim seriously injured in an accident, you should not have to bear the financial burden, or go without medical care. Contact us to see if we may be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

Experienced San Francisco Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

San Francisco pedestrian accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP have more than 70 years of combined experience representing seriously injured victims of pedestrian accidents. See our case results and client testimonials. We’ve received the highest possible AV-Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to our high ethical standards and legal skills. Over the years, we have helped our clients recover millions of dollars for their injuries. If we represent you, we will aggressively pursue maximum compensation for your:

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Rehabilitation
  • Other accident related expenses.

Free Pedestrian Accident Consultation

After a San Francisco pedestrian accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation for your pedestrian accident injury or a loved one’s wrongful death, either by obtaining a fair settlement or by taking your case to trial. Depending on the circumstances of San Francisco pedestrian accident case, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries. For a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, call us at (415)877-1103. Our attorneys are available for home and hospital visits, and evening and weekend appointments are also available.

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