A tragic pedestrian
accident claimed the life of 31-year-old San Francisco resident Bryan
Goodwin. The devastating accident occurred
on Monday November 4th shortly after midnight at the intersection of
Market Street and Octavia Street.
According to
published reports, a vehicle struck Mr. Goodwin as he was crossing the
street. Following the accident, Mr.
Goodwin was transported to San Francisco General Hospital where he was later
pronounced dead. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Bryan Goodwin’s family and
friends in their time of unimaginable grief and sadness.
Bryan Goodwin is
remembered by friends and family for his warm spirit and inspirational
outlook. Mr. Goodwin was confined to a
wheelchair because he was born with a genetic defect called osteogenesis
imperfecta which resulted in brittle bones.
Mr. Goodwin never let this condition slow him down. He was a graduate of UC Berkeley who was employed
as a hearing clerk in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of the
Regional Counsel in San Francisco.
Mr. Goodwin had
also been involved in the continuing fight to make San Francisco’s streets
safer for disabled people. Disabled people are often at a greater risk of being victimized in pedestrian accidents
because it is more difficult for motorists to see them, they may be unable to
make quick evasive maneuvers to avoid being struck by a vehicle, and may require
additional time to cross streets. Despite
these challenges, motorists have a duty to safely operate their vehicles to
avoid placing the safety of disabled pedestrians at risk. Furthermore, municipal entities have a duty
to ensure that intersections and crossing mechanisms are safe for all
pedestrians.
The dedicated
legal team of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP is committed to fighting for the
rights of pedestrians. Our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers understand the importance of initiating a comprehensive pedestrian
accident investigation to identify all potential sources of liability. We are committed to do whatever is necessary
to hold negligent drivers and irresponsible public entities liable for the heartache
and pain they cause. Although no amount
of money can bring back a life that was abruptly cut short due to an avoidable
pedestrian accident, our dedicated legal team specializes in fighting to get
families of pedestrian accident victims the compensation they deserve to help
rebuild their lives.
If you or a
loved one have experienced a pedestrian accident, call Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP today. One of our
experienced pedestrian accident lawyers will provide you with a free consultation and case evaluation.
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