San Francisco Pedestrian Injury Lawsuits

Every year, over 100,000 pedestrians are struck by cars and other motor vehicles such as a bus in the United States, 5,000 of them fatally.  Some pedestrian accidents are also the result of incidents with subway trains.

The good news is that the law is almost always on the side of the pedestrian in such cases. If you or a loved one has been struck by a car, you are almost certainly entitled to medical damages related to your case.

San Francisco pedestrian injuries

A lawsuit followed as a result of a pedestrian accident in San Francisco may seek damages from the driver of the at fault vehicle, or may seek justice against an insurance company who must pay claims. Local municipalities are sued sometimes, too. For instance, if a town failed to fix or replace a damaged stop sign, and this led to an accident, that town might be held liable.

The damages a victim may seek from a driver in a pedestrian injury case include, but are not limited to:

• Reimbursement for medical expenses
• Compensation for time lost from work
• Pain and suffering
• Damages for your spouse or members of your family members if the injury kept your affection, companionship or care from them for a length of time

Should a drunk driver strike a pedestrian, the victim or his or her family may be able to sue whoever allowed the driver to become intoxicated. This is known as a dram shop law.  So this person or companies can also be at fault in a San Francisco pedestrian collision accident.

Value of lawsuits regarding pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, CA

The value of any such case depends on many factors, including:

• Location
• Insurance coverage
• Wealth of the driver
• Assets and insurance of other negligent parties
• Attorney skill

A major element of any case, especially one involving a pedestrian killed in San Francisco, is determining fault. The legal premise of last clear chance states that the individual who had the last clear chance to prevent an accident is liable for that accident. 

Speed and other traffic laws, such as whether or not the driver ignored a stop sign or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are also key factors in such lawsuits.

San Francisco pedestrian injury lawyers

The Law Offices of Michael and Michelle Mandel want you to understand your rights in a serious injury case and your prospects for a successful settlement.

If you have been injured by a neglectful driver, business, or healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. We are a family-owned law firm and care about our clients. Take the first step toward justice by contacting the San Francisco attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael and Michelle Mandel today for a free initial consultation.