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A San Francisco Couple suffered severe injuries
after being struck by a car on Wednesday March 20, 2013. This frightening accident occurred as the couple
were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Vicente
Street and West Portal Avenue in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood.
San Francisco police officials have not released the
names of the victims. According to
published reports, the woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was
transported to San Francisco General Hospital.
Her husband was also transported to the hospital with serious
injuries. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with the victims in hopes that they make a speedy
and complete recovery.
A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of 69-year-old
San Francisco resident Hector Arana. The
accident happened on Wednesday March 13, 2013 at approximately 6:30 a.m. According to published reports, the accident
occurred as Mr. Arana was crossing San Jose Avenue near the intersection of
Liebig Street. This location is in San
Francisco’s Outer Mission District near the border of Daly City.
San Francisco Police investigators have indicated that Mr.
Arana was struck by a Honda Civic that was traveling northbound on San Jose
Avenue. After the accident, Mr. Arana
was transported via ambulance to San Francisco General Hospital where he was
pronounced dead. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Arana’s family in their time
of grief and sadness.
Police investigators have not yet released any information
regarding the cause of this tragic accident.
Some common causes of pedestrian accidents include: driver confusion, driver inattentiveness,
aggressive driving, and driver intoxication.
This devastating accident exemplifies the dangers facing
pedestrians throughout California. An
instant of driver inattention or recklessness can shatter lives and leave families
searching for answers. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys fight for
families who have experienced traumatic pedestrian accidents.
Our experienced legal team has a history of obtaining
significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We understand the tactics that insurance companies employ to minimize and delay payments to victims of pedestrian accident and their families. We utilize
our understanding of these tactics to get our clients the compensation they deserve. This can include damages for property damage,
past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, emotional
distress, loss of consortium, pain and suffering.
A shocking and
preventable pedestrian accident claimed the life of one victim on Wednesday
February 27, 2013. According to published
reports, a pedestrian was walking along the 4600 block of Montgomery Drive at
approximately 1:00 pm when he was struck by a sedan.
The victim has since
been identified by the Sonoma County Coroner’s Office as 64-year-old George
Michael Black of Pacifica. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Black’s family in
their time of immeasurable grief.
Shockingly, the
driver fled the scene after causing this fatal accident. Three days later, a Santa Rosa law firm
contacted local police and indicated that the vehicle that was involved in the accident could be found at the Santa Rosa home of 60-year-old Steven Harry Heath. Mr. Heath is the owner and
operator of Steven Heath Reality, a prominent real estate agency in Sonoma
County. Police arrived at the home on
Pepperwood Road where they located and impounded a 2011 Mercedes Benz S550 that
was involved in the accident. Shortly
thereafter, police arrested Mr. Heath for suspicion of felony hit-and-run and
vehicular manslaughter.
The police
investigation of this devastating accident is still ongoing. Hit-and-run accidents often involve drivers
who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Some other common causes of pedestrian
accidents include: driver inattentiveness, driver confusion and aggressive driving. Drivers who endanger
pedestrians deserve to be punished and held accountable for their actions.
Losing a loved one
in a pedestrian accident is a tragedy that no family should be forced to
endure. Families that have experienced
the wrongful death of a loved one need a dedicated pedestrian accident attorney
to fight for them.
At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our experienced legal team is committed to getting pedestrian accident victims the compensation they deserve to help rebuild their
lives. We fight for our clients by
holding at-fault drivers and their insurance carriers accountable for the
irreparable harm caused by their disregard for the safety of pedestrians.
A tragic pedestrian accident
left the Antioch community in mourning.
The accident occurred on Thursday February 14, 2013, at approximately
6:40 p.m. According to published
reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and
Hidden Glen Drive in Antioch, California.
The victim was struck by an unidentified vehicle as she was attempting to cross Hillcrest Avenue. She was airlifted to a local hospital where
she succumbed to her severe injuries. The
Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office has recently identified the victim as
14-year-old Hasanti White of Antioch. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our
thoughts and prayers remain with Hasanti and her family.
Local officials have not yet released
any information regarding the cause of this fatal accident. Some common causes of pedestrian accidents
include: aggressive driving, unsafe intersections, driver intoxication, driver
inattention, and texting drivers. The
driver and his insurance carrier can be held liable for this tragic accident if
driver negligence is found to have caused this terrible accident.
The wrongful death of a loved
one in a pedestrian accident is a tragedy that no family should be forced to
endure. When devastating pedestrian accidents occur families are left searching
for answers. The compassionate legal team
at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP is committed to helping families who have
lost a loved one in traumatic pedestrian accidents. We fight tirelessly for our clients to get them
the compensation they deserve. Call our office today for a free consultation with one of our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys.
A frightening pedestrian accident left a San Francisco woman with serious injuries. The pedestrian accident occurred on Saturday
February 16, 2013 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
According to published reports, an outbound No. 18 MUNI bus was
traveling on Lake Merced Boulevard near John Muir Drive when it struck thevictim.
The unidentified pedestrian was
transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts
and prayers remain with the victim. We hope
that she makes a full and complete recovery.
The dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP have experience fighting
on behalf of victims of all types of public transportation accidents. Various forms of public transportation
including: buses, trains, light rail cars, and trolleys are considered to be
common carriers. As such, they owe passengers
and pedestrians a heightened duty of care.
Serious and fatal injuries can result whenever there is a breach of thisstandard of care.
The experienced legal team at
Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP are committed to helping pedestrian accident
victims. We initiate a comprehensive
investigation on behalf of our clients to identify all potential sources of liability
and preserve essential evidence. This
investigation can include: examining the scene of the accident, interviewing
witnesses, obtaining police and incident reports and hiring experts.
Our pedestrian accident attorneys understand the dilatory tactics that insurance companies employ to
avoid paying victims the compensation they deserve. We utilize this understanding to get our
clients the financial compensation they deserve. When insurance carriers refuse to adequately
compensate pedestrian accident victims, we never hesitate to take the fight to
court where we have a proven track record of success obtaining large verdicts
for our clients. If you or a loved one
have experienced a pedestrian accident call Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP
today for a free consultation.
A shocking pedestrian accident left a Concord teenager hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The accident occurred on February 10, 2013, at approximately 1:30
pm. The scene of this pedestrian accident was Solano Way at the intersection of Grant Street in Concord,
California. According to published reports,
the pedestrian was crossing Solano Way in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2004 Scion that was traveling westbound on Solano Way.
At this early stage in the investigation it is unclear if
the driver of the Scion was intoxicated, speeding or inattentive. The driver can be held liable for the damages
that resulted from this terrible accident if driver negligence is found to have
been a contributing factor.
The victim has since been identified as 14-year-old Joey
Hornsby. Hornsby is a freshman at Mount
Diablo High School and member of the school’s freshmen basketball team. Hornsby’s friends, classmates and teammates are
all praying that he makes a full recovery.
Immediately following the accident, Hornsby was transported
John Muir Medical Center. He was
subsequently transferred to Children’s Hospital in Oakland. His injuries have been described as
life-threatening. At Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts
and prayers are with Joey Hornsby and his family during this difficult and
painful time.
Concerned members of the Concord community have indicated
that the intersection where the accident occurred is dangerous and has been the
scene of previous accidents involving both pedestrians and cyclists. There are many factors that can make an
intersection unsafe. For example, an
intersection may lack adequate signage, lack clearly designated turning lanes,
or have improper phasing of traffic lights.
The intersection of Solano Way and Grant Street has no stop
light or stop sign. The crosswalk is
only delineated by paint markings on the pavement and a small sign indicating the
existence of a pedestrian crossing. The
City of Concord may be liable for this accident if the intersection is
determined to have constituted a dangerous condition of public property and the
City had prior notice of its dangerous propensities.
If you or a loved one have experienced a pedestrian accident
call the legal team at Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP. Our experienced trial attorneys are committed
to fighting on behalf of pedestrian accident victims and their families. We have helped pedestrian accident victims
who have experienced all types of accidents including those caused by negligent drivers, public transportation, commercial trucks, dangerous premises and
unsafe intersections. Call our office
today for free consultation with one of our dedicated pedestrian accident lawyers.
A tragic bicycle accident claimed the life of a San Francisco woman on
February 9, 2013. The preventable
accident occurred near AT&T Park where thousands of baseball fans were waiting
in line to enter the stadium for the San Francisco Giants Fan Fest.
According to published reports, a cyclist was traveling westbound on King
Street when she was struck by a large cement truck that was also traveling
westbound on King Street. After the
accident, the cyclist was transported to a local hospital where she was unable
to recover from her severe injuries.
The victim has been identified by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s
office as 48-year-old Diane Sullivan. At
Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Sullivan
and her family. There are no words that
can offer solace to a family that has suffered this type of devastating loss.
Regrettably, San Francisco remains one of the most dangerous cities in
America for cyclists. Every day on the
streets of San Francisco the safety of cyclists is put at risk by negligent
motorists. Some common negligent driver
behaviors that contribute to fatal and severe bicycle accidents include: aggressive motorists, unsafe lane changes,
slamming on the brakes, failing to look while parallel parking and left turns
in front of an oncoming bicyclist.
The dedicated bicycle accident attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP are all
too familiar with the dangers facing cyclists on roadways across California. We
are committed to helping victims of all types of bicycle accidents. Our legal team has assisted clients who have
experienced bicycle accidents that were caused by cars, trucks, buses, trolleys
and defective bike parts.
We fight for victims of bicycle accidents and their families by standing up
to negligent drivers and their insurance companies. We never hesitate to take the fight to court
when insurance companies refuse to provide adequate compensation. We believe that motorists who compromise the
health and safety of cyclists deserve to be punished for their negligence and
we pride ourselves in doing whatever is necessary to get our clients and their
families the compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one have experienced a bicycle accident call the legal team of Matiasic Roth & Johnson LLP today for a free consultation with one
of our compassionate bicycle accident attorneys. We can provide you with a free case evaluation
and help explain your rights.
