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Authorities have recently identified
the victim as 44-year-old Melissa Kitson of San Lorenzo, California. Ms. Kitson reportedly worked as an accountant
at Red Bricks Media, a San Francisco advertising agency. Her co-workers remember her beautiful spirit
and positive outlook on life. At
Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Kitson
and her family.
Regrettably, this devastating accident
exemplifies the dangers facing San Francisco’s pedestrians. San Francisco is consistently ranked among
the most dangerous cities in America for pedestrians. Congested streets, dangerous intersections,
and negligent drivers all contribute to this dangerous environment.
Drivers have a responsibility to all
pedestrians to safely operate their vehicles. A driver who fails to safely
operate their vehicle can be held responsible for all the damages caused by
their negligence. This can include
damages for hospital bills, loss of consortium, lost wages, pain and
suffering.
The wrongful death of a loved one in
a pedestrian accident is a tragedy that no family should be forced to
endure. The legal team at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP fight tirelessly to get families compensation for their loss. This money helps facilitate the painful
process of rebuilding shattered lives following a pedestrian accident.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers
understand the techniques that insurance companies employ to minimize the
payments to pedestrian accident victims and their families. We utilize this understanding to get our
clients the compensation they deserve.
When insurance companies unreasonably refuse to compensate victims and
their families, our experienced trial lawyers do not hesitate to take the fight
to court. We take pride in doing whatever is necessary to help our clients see
their case through to a positive conclusion.
A freighting
bicycle accident in East San Jose left two juveniles with serious
injuries. The accident occurred on
January 15, 2013, at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Alum Rock Avenue near the intersection
of Eastgate Avenue.
According to
published reports, the young cyclists were crossing Alum Rock Avenue when they
were struck by a truck that was traveling westbound on Alum Rock Avenue.
It is unclear
what caused this frightening accident.
Driver negligence is a common cause of bicycle accidents. There are many different forms of driver negligence
including: driver inattention, aggressive driving, driver confusion, and driver
intoxication. The driver of the truck
can be held liable for this accident if driver negligence is found to have been
a contributing factor.
Another
possibility is that a dangerous intersection contributed to this accident. There are various factors which can make an
intersection dangerous. For example, an
intersection could lack signs that are required for adequate safety. The experienced bicycle accident attorneys of
Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP understand the importance of initiating a
comprehensive investigation to determine if an accident was caused by an unsafe
intersection. Our legal team interviews
witnesses, reviews the traffic collision reports and analyzes the accident
history of an intersection to determine if an unsafe intersection contributed
to an accident.
Whether the
accident was caused by an unsafe intersection or a negligent driver, the
dedicated bicycle accident attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP can
help. Our experienced legal team
specializes in standing up for bicyclists.
We understand the various ways in which inattentive drivers can cause
serious and fatal injuries to bicyclists. Some common negligent driver behaviors that put bicyclists at-risk include:
left turn in front of an oncoming bicycle, failing to look while
parallel parking, slamming on the brakes, unsafe lane changes and refusing to
share the road with bicyclists.
If you or a
loved one have experienced a bicycle accident call our office today for a free consultation.
A tragic pedestrian accident claimed
the life of a Cupertino woman on January 15, 2013. The victim has been identified by
the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office as 79-year-old Xiulin Du of
Cupertino. According to published
reports, Ms. Du was crossing Cupertino Road in a marked crosswalk when she was
struck by a big-rig delivery truck. The truck
was owned and operated by Sysco, a national foodservice corporation. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our hearts
and sympathy remain with the victim and her family.
This preventable accident occurred
around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Cupertino Road and Foothill
Boulevard. Sadly, the majority of
pedestrian accidents occur at or near intersections. Sometimes there are elements of the
intersection itself that contribute to an environment that is dangerous for
pedestrians. For example, an intersection
can lack adequate signage, be poorly designed, or have improperly functioning
traffic signals.
A state or municipal entity may
share some of the liability if this tragic accident is found to have resulted
from an unsafe intersection. There are strict
deadlines that must be complied with to file a claim against a state or
municipal entity. If you or a loved one
have experienced a pedestrian accident it is imperative that you contact a pedestrian
accident lawyer immediately to preserve your rights.
In addition to the potential
liability of a public entity, the truck driver and his employer may also share
responsibility for this tragic accident. Investigators are still determining if
driver negligence contributed to this heart wrenching accident. Some common examples of driver negligence
include: aggressive driving, driver confusion, driver intoxication and driver inattentiveness.
There is no amount of financial compensation that can bring back a life that has been cut short due to a
pedestrian accident. Nevertheless,
families that have experienced the wrongful death of a loved one deserve
compensation to help facilitate the painful process of rebuilding their lives.
