Monday, March 26, 2012

Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by a MUNI Bus

A man suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a MUNI bus on March 25, 2012. The tragic accident occurred in San Francisco near the intersection of Hayes and Fillmore street. According to published reports, the victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital after the accident where he was pronounced dead. Our sincere condolences go out to the victim and his family. Pedestrians in the Bay Area are at a high risk of injury from all forms of public transportation. The experienced attorneys at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP are dedicated to advocating on behalf of victims of traumatic pedestrian accidents.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Pedestrian Injured in San Francisco

According to published reports, a 35 year-old pedestrian was injured following a hit-and-run accident in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on March 19, 2012. A San Francisco Police Department Spokesperson stated that the accident occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m at the intersection of Bryant and Second street. Police are searching for a white sedan that was reportedly involved in the accident. The experienced trial lawyers of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP have witnessed the devastating effects of pedestrian accidents on the lives of victims and their families. We are committed to assisting victims of pedestrian accidents through these difficult times and making the responsible parties pay.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Bicyclist Struck by MUNI Bus in San Francisco


A bicyclist was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with life threatening injuries after being struck by a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus. The accident occurred at the intersection of New Montgomery and Market streets around 4:45 pm on March 6, 2012. According to published reports, the bicyclist was run over by the rear wheels of the bus. Municipal buses and other forms of public transportation are considered common carriers and therefore owe the public a heightened duty of care. The experienced trial lawyers at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP specialize in defending victims who have been injured by public transportation.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Girl Struck by Car While Walking to Kindergarten Class

A heart wrenching pedestrian accident occurred on March 6, 2012 in San Francisco's Polk Gulch District. The victim is a 5 year-old girl who was walking to kindergarten class while accompanied by her mother. The tragic accident occurred on Frank Norris Street which is a one-way alley between Polk and Larkin Street.

According to published reports, the young victim was struck by a Jeep that was traveling eastbound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The street where the accident occurred is adjacent to an elementary school and has a reputation for being dangerous. Pedestrian accidents often occur at unsafe intersections that are uncontrolled, unmarked, or poorly designed. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our experienced trial lawyers specialize in litigating on behalf of pedestrian who have been injured.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Car on Side Walk

A pedestrian was taken to San Francisco General Hospital in the early hours of Saturday March 3, 2012. The sixty year-old man suffered serious injuries after a car left the roadway onto the side walk near the intersection of Potrero Avenue and 16th Street in San Francisco's Potrero Hill District. The driver of the car reportedly fled the scene after the accident. Elderly residents are among the groups that are at the highest risk for pedestrian accidents. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP, we are dedicated to advocating on behalf of pedestrians who have experienced traumatic accidents.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Pedestrian Struck in Marin County

A 48 year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a minivan in Terra Linda, California. The tragic accident occurred at approximately 11:40 am on March 1, 2012, at the intersection of Del Presidio Boulevard and Manuel T. Freitas Parkway. It is reported that the pedestrian was struck by the minivan while crossing the street at a designated crosswalk. The pedestrian injury lawyers of Matiaisc Roth & Johnson LLP are dedicated to standing up for pedestrian rights and assisting victims. Our thoughts remain with the victim and his family, hoping that he makes a full recovery from his injuries.