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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.
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.
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.
A tragic pedestrian accident occurred in Santa Rosa on
October 20, 2012. According to published
reports, the scene of the accident was the east side of Mission Boulevard near
Randall Lane. This stretch of Mission
Boulevard is heavily traveled by motorists as a thoroughfare between Montecito
Boulevard and Highway 12.
Early reports indicate that that the victim, who appeared to
be a man in his twenties, was in the crosswalk when he was struck by the car. Fortunately, a Kaiser Permanente emergency
room nurse was nearby when the accident occurred. He was able to provide some emergency care
until paramedics arrived on the scene. The victim sustained critical injuries
and was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our
thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his family.
Following this shocking accident, concerned local residents
expressed their frustrations regarding the dangerous intersection and crosswalk. An intersection can be unsafe for a variety
of reasons including: improper phasing of traffic signals; poor design; lack of
visual controls; or inadequate signage.
A crosswalk is unsafe if it is not sufficiently marked to provide a safe
crossing for pedestrians.
A state or city that is aware that an intersection or
crosswalk is dangerous and fails to remedy the unsafe situation can be held
liable for any accidents and injuries.
If you or a loved one have experienced a pedestrian accident it is
imperative to contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney immediately
to preserve your rights. Time is of the
essence as certain claims against public entities for a dangerous condition of public property must be filed within six months of the accident. Call our office today for a free consultation
with one of our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys.
The experienced legal team at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP is committed to standing up for the rights of pedestrians. We fight on
behalf of our clients to hold public entities and reckless drivers accountable
for their negligence.
A deadly bicycle accident occurred on October 9, 2012, in
Stockton, California. The scene of the
deadly crash was the Fremont Street crossing over Highway 99. According to a California Highway Patrol
spokesperson, an unidentified cyclist was riding a silver mountain bike in the
bike lane when he was struck by a big-rig truck. The cyclist reportedly went under the big-rig
truck after impact. Sadly, the cyclist
was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim
and his family.
Cyclists are susceptible to fatal injuries whenever they are
involved in a collision with any type of vehicle. The loss of a loved one in a bicycle accident
is a traumatic experience that no individual should be forced to endure. Although no amount of money can bring back a
lost loved one, our dedicated attorneys fight to get our clients the
compensation they deserve.
If a bicycle accident victim survives an accident they often
suffer severe injuries that may last a lifetime. The experienced trial attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP have experience litigating on behalf of cyclists who
have suffered a wide range of severe injuries including: traumatic brain injuries,
fractured bones, concussions, and spinal cord injuries. Regardless of the severity of the injury, our
dedicated trial lawyers fight zealously to help our clients receive maximum compensation
for their damages, pain, and suffering.
Our legal team is passionate about defending the rights of
cyclists. The dedicated attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP can help
regardless of whether the bicycle accident was caused by a negligent driver, an
unsafe intersection, or a defective product.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a bicycle accident call our office for a free consultation.
A fatal bicycle accident occurred in Berkeley, California on July 13,
2012. The victim was 65-year-old Shlomo Bentin. Mr.
Bentin was a distinguished Israeli psychologist from Hebrew University of
Jerusalem. Last year Mr. Bentin was awarded the prestigious Israel
Prize in recognition of his contributions in the field of psychology and
neuropsychology. Mr. Bentin was residing in Berkeley with his wife
for the past year while working as a visiting professor at U.C. Berkeley.
According to published reports, Mr. Bentin was riding his bicycle on
Bancroft Way near the intersection of Fulton Street at approximately 3:30 pm
when he was struck by a passing dump truck. The driver of the
truck reportedly did not notice striking Mr. Bentin. A
motorcyclist who was at the scene chased down the dump truck and notified the
driver that he had struck Mr. Bentin. The dump truck driver
returned the scene and cooperated with investigators.
A
Berkeley Police Department spokesman recounted that Mr. Bentin had suffered
significant head trauma. His bicycle helmet had reportedly been
shattered into several pieces. Mr. Bentin was transported to
Highland Hospital where he was pronounced dead. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our sincerest condolences go to Mr. Bentin’s family in their
time of immense grief.
A
professional cyclist from New Zealand is in critical condition after being
struck by a car in northern Sonoma County. On June 29, 2012, twenty-six-year-old
Michael Torckler was on a training ride on Pine Flat Road in Alexander
Valley.
Pine Flat Road is dead-end road in the vicinity of Highway 128. It is popular
among cyclists because it lightly travelled, picturesque, and steep.
According
to published reports, Torckler was riding downhill when he was struck by a car
that was travelling uphill. The driver fled the scene following the
accident.
California Highway Patrol investigators put a bulletin out for a black
Honda Accord.
The next day, thirty-six-year-old suspect Arthur Ben Yu was arrested at
his home in Rohnert Park. Preliminary reports suggest that Yu was
intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Following
the collision, Torckler was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Torckler was
reportedly in critical condition after suffering major facial fractures. Fortunately, it
is reported that Torckler's injuries are no longer considered to be life
threatening and he did not sustain any major brain trauma. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP we wish the victim a speedy and complete recovery.
Cyclists
do not have the same physical protection as drivers, and therefore often suffer
fatal or severe injuries when drivers are negligent. A moment of
driver inattention or recklessness can lead to life altering injuries and
tremendous pain and suffering.
A tragic accident took the life of 56-year-old Alfredo Hernandez Pedroza. Mr. Pedroza was
a long time Napa resident and father of Napa City Council candidate Alfredo
Pedroza.
At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our sincere condolences go out to the
victim's family in their time of immense grief.
The horrific accident occurred on May 17, 2012, at approximately 6:30 pm. The victim was
riding his bicycle on Silverado Trail near Yountville Cross Road when he was
struck by a Ford hatchback that was traveling southbound at approximately 55
mph.
According to published reports, the victim died instantly following the
collision.
The driver of the car has been identified as 20-year-old Calistoga resident Cammie Muntz. She reportedly
told California Highway Patrol officers that she had fallen asleep behind the wheel and veered off the road prior to the collision. It is unclear
if drugs or alcohol had any role in this accident.
A
gruesome accident resulted in the death of a cyclist on May 15, 2012. The accident
occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Doherty Road near Fall Creek Road in Dublin,
California.
According to published reports, the victim was identified as 57-year-old
Bo Hu of China. The victim was riding his bike along Doherty Road when he was
struck by a car which fled the scene of the accident. A
passerby called 911 and the responding paramedics pronounced the victim dead at
the scene of the accident.
Investigators analyzed some vehicle parts
and debris which were found at the scene and determined that it came from a 2012
Mercedes Benz.
The police investigation eventually led to the home of a 32-year-old San
Francisco attorney who lives less than three miles from the scene of the
accident.
Police discovered a black Mercedes Benz with significant front end damage
in the garage.
Spencer Freeman Smith was arrested for gross negligence and felony
hit-and-run in connection with the accident.
