Friday, November 30, 2012

Tragic Bicycle Accident Claims the Life of Redwood City Teenager

Redwood City residents are mourning the loss of Woodside High School student Leyla Beban. Leyla was involved in a tragic bicycle accident while on her way to school at approximately 8:30 a.m. on November 26, 2012.

Redwood City Police Department officials have indicated that Leyla was struck by a pickup truck as she was turning onto southbound Alameda de las Pulgas from Jefferson Avenue. Immediately following the accident, Leyla was transported to Stanford Hospital where she was pronounced dead. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with the Beban family in their time of immeasurable grief.

Teachers, classmates, and friends remembered 14-year-old Leyla as an ambitious, open-minded, kind person. A tree on the Woodside High School campus where Leyla and her friends would often meet was decorated with paper flowers and messages. Mourners also left flowers and stuffed animals at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas.

Redwood City Police Detectives are investigating the cause of this accident. Some common causes of bicycle accidents include: unsafe lane changes, motorists slamming on the brakes, left turns in front of an oncoming bicycle, inattentive motorists, and aggressive motorists who refuse to share the road with bicyclists. The driver of the pickup truck can be held liable for this terrible accident if driver negligence is found to have contributed to this bicycle accident.
A fatal or severe bicycle accident is a terrible tragedy that no family should be forced to endure. In an instant lives can be lost and families can be torn apart. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP we understand the hardship associated with the loss of a loved one in a bicycle accident. Our dedicated legal team is committed to helping bicycle accident victims and their families move on with their lives. Although there is no amount of financial compensation that can replace a lost loved one, our experienced bicycle accident attorneys fight tirelessly to get bicycle accident victims and their families the compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a bicycle accident call our office for a free consultation. Our experienced legal team will provide you with a free case evaluation and help explain your rights. All bicycle accident victims deserve an experienced bicycle accident attorney to fight for them.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

San Mateo Pedestrian Killed

A tragic accident claimed the life of a pedestrian in San Mateo on November 24, 2012. The victim has since been identified as San Mateo resident Reynaldo Aguiniga.  Mr. Aguiniga was standing in the vicinity of a bus stop on the 1700 block of South Delaware Street in San Mateo, California when the accident occurred.  
 
According to published reports, a Chevrolet Camaro left the roadway and slammed into a cement garbage can.  The garbage can violently launched into the air and struck Mr. Aguiniga.  Emergency responders arrived on the scene and immediately transported Mr. Aguiniga to an area hospital.  Tragically, he was unable to recover from his severe injuries.  At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Anguiniga’s family in their time of immense grief.
 
A San Mateo Police Department Spokesman indicated that the driver of the Camaro had stopped briefly to inspect his vehicle for damage and then quickly fled the scene.  Eye witnesses were able to provide a partial description of the vehicle’s license plate which led San Mateo Police detectives to the residence of the at-fault driver.  San Mateo resident Josue Lopez was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run.
 
The circumstances surrounding this terrible accident may be unusual however the dangers facing Bay Area pedestrians are far too common.  Many types of negligent driver behaviors can lead to fatal and severe pedestrian accidents.  Some of the more common causes of pedestrian accidents include: driver inattentiveness, driver confusion, intoxication, unsafe intersections and aggressive driving.
 
If you or a loved one have experienced a pedestrian accident call the office of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP.  Our experienced legal team will provide you with a free consultation and help explain your rights.  We are committed to fighting for the rights of pedestrians.  Our dedicated trial attorneys have a successful record of standing up to big insurance companies, making negligent drivers pay and getting pedestrians and their families the compensation they deserve.          
      

Friday, November 16, 2012

Mountain Biker Struck by Car in San Francisco's Presidio

A frightening bicycle accident occurred in San Francisco on November 12, 2012, at approximately 10:00 a.m.  According to published reports, 26-year-old Garrett Gibson was riding his mountain bike north on Lincoln Boulevard in the Presidio when he was struck by a black Porsche Cayenne.  Mr. Gibson was violently thrown off his bike and knocked unconscious.  After the collision, Mr. Gibson’s mountain bike became pinned to the front of the Porsche.  The driver of the Porsche fled the scene of the accident with the bicycle still pinned underneath the bumper.  The mountain bike has yet to be recovered. 

It is unfathomable that someone could strike another human being with their car and not even stop to administer aid or call for help.  Tragically, this type of deplorable behavior is far too common on California roadways.  Recent unconfirmed reports have indicated that the driver may have turned herself in to local police. 

Fortunately, a passing motorist stopped their vehicle, dragged Mr. Gibson out of the roadway, and contacted emergency personnel.   Mr. Gibson suffered a major concussion, abrasions, and contusions as a result of this terrible accident.  At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts are with Mr. Gibson in hopes that he makes a complete recovery and is back on his mountain bike in the near future. 

The experienced bicycle accident attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP are all too familiar with the dangers facing cyclists in the Bay Area.  We are committed to fighting for bicycle accident victims and their families.  Our skilled trial attorneys have a history of obtaining significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured cyclists.  If you or a loved one have experienced a bicycle accident call our office for a free and confidential consultation with our legal team. 
 

 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

San Ramon Pedestrian Critically Injured After Hit-and-Run Collision

An elderly pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car.  This terrible accident occurred on November 9, 2012, at the intersection of Village Parkway and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon, California.  The 82-year-old victim was immediately transported to a local hospital.  At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with the victim in hopes that he recovers from his injuries.

Tragically, the segments of our population that remain at the highest risk of being victimized in pedestrian accidents are elderly people and children.   Elderly pedestrians are more susceptible to pedestrian accidents because they may require some additional time to cross the street.  Motorists must operate their vehicles cautiously and in accordance with all applicable traffic laws in order to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.   A motorist who negligently operates his vehicle can be held liable for all injuries and damages that resulted from his negligence. 
The driver who struck the pedestrian fled the scene after the accident.  Witnesses that were nearby reported to San Ramon Police Department investigators that they observed a late model silver Nissan Altima leaving the scene heading southbound on Village Parkway towards Dublin.  San Ramon Police Department investigators have requested that anyone with information regarding this tragic accident comes forward. 

Hit-and–run pedestrian accidents are disturbingly common in California. When the hit-and-run driver is unidentified, claims on behalf of the victims can be challenging to prosecute.  The services of an experienced pedestrian accident attorney who understands the importance of a comprehensive investigation is essential following a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.  The legal team of Matiaisc Roth & Johnson LLP explore every possible option to get our clients the compensation they deserve.  This can include pursuing claims against property owners, public entities, or the victim’s own insurance carrier.  

If you or a loved one have experienced a pedestrian accident call the office of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP today.  Our experienced legal team will provide you with a free consultation and case evaluation.  It is imperative that pedestrian accident victims and their families understand their legal rights and options.