Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Man Killed on BART Tracks in Oakland

An unidentified man suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a BART train at the MacArthur Station in Oakland, CA. The tragic accident occurred at about 6:50 pm on February 27, 2012. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing. The experienced attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP are committed to helping pedestrians and the families of pedestrians who have suffered injuries caused by all forms of public transportation.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Pedestrian Killed in San Jose

On February 12, 2012, a 77-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after being struck by car. The tragic accident occurred in San Jose near the intersection of Oakland Road and Rock Avenue. According to news reports, the victim is the fourth person to die in a traffic accident in San Jose since the beginning of the year, and the second pedestrian fatality of the weekend in San Jose. The other pedestrian fatality occurred on February 10, when a woman was killed after being struck by a car near the intersection of Meridian and West San Carlos Street.

At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP, our sincere condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones in these horrific accidents.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Pedestrian Killed in Daly City

In the early hours of Saturday February 4, 2012, a twenty-seven year old pedestrian was struck and killed on highway I-280 in Daly City, CA. According to California Highway Patrol reports, the driver fled the scene following the accident. The incident is still under investigation and the California Highway Patrol are reportedly searching for a dark blue Toyota Prius that may have been involved in the accident. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP, our skilled trial lawyers have extensive experience successfully pursuing wrongful death claims to assist victims’ families who have lost loved ones due to tragic pedestrian accidents.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Skateboarder Killed in Berkeley, California

On January 30 2012, an eighteen year old man was fatally injured in Berkeley, CA after being struck by a vehicle while skateboarding on the roadway. According to published reports, the driver did not see the skateboarder prior to striking him.