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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.
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.
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.
On June 21, 2012, a pedestrian was killed in Mountain View. The accident occurred
on California Street near the intersection of Escuela Avenue at approximately
9:30 a.m. According to published reports,
the victim was waiting at a bus stop when he was hit by an Audi sedan that was
travelling eastbound on California Street.
The victim has been identified as 50-year-old William Ware of Mountain View. Mr. Ware was reportedly dead by the time emergency
personnel arrived at the scene. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family in their time of immense grief.
Police are still investigating to
determine why the Audi left the roadway.
Driver negligence is the leading cause of pedestrian accidents and will likely
be found to have contributed to this accident.
There are many different manifestations of driver negligence including: driver inattentiveness, drive confusion, intoxication, and excessive speeds. If driver negligence is found to have caused
this accident, the driver and his insurance company can be held liable.
The loss of a family member is a
tremendous challenge for any family to endure.
This loss is even more devastating when it is the result of an avoidable
pedestrian accident. The trial lawyers
of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP compassionately represent families who have
lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents.
Our lawyers have been retained by
insurance companies in the past, and therefore have a deep understanding of
their method of operation. We utilize
this understanding to get our clients maximum financial compensation. When insurance companies fail to fairly compensate
victims, we do not hesitate to fight them in court. The successful results that we have achieved on
behalf of our clients speak for themselves.
While no amount of money can bring back a lost loved one, we are
committed to helping our clients get the compensation they deserve to help rebuild
their lives following traumatic accidents.
