Personal Injury Law
San Francisco Safe or Unsafe for Pedestrians?
The “City of San Francisco 2009 Pedestrian Court Report” at http://128.121.89.101/cms/rhomepd/documents/2009PedestrianCountReport4_16_10.pdf ..acknowledges the fact that “San Francisco is ranked by the state Office of Traffic Safety as the County having the highest total rates of fatalities and injuries to pedestrians by both vehicle miles and by population, especially for those over 65 years of age. …
Read MoreDangerous Roads and Intersections
On Thursday, December 2nd, Albert G. Stoll, Jr. will be speaking at the Consumer Attorneys of California Hawaii Travel Seminar. His topic will be “Dangerous Roads and Intersections: Ten Tips For Success To Defeat Government Design Immunity.” This presentation will be at the beautiful Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel on the Island of Maui. Hope to…
Read MoreTARAVAL AND 33RD -A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS IN SAN FRANCISCO
The intersection at Taraval and 33rd Avenue in San Francisco is inherently dangerous and must be fixed. Because of a crown or crest in the roadway of Taraval Street at its intersection with 33rd Avenue, a driver traveling west on Taraval Street cannot detect the presence of the crosswalk and react appropriately to the foreseeable…
Read MoreSHOULD THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO BE SUED FOR NEGLECTING TO REPORT INJURY PRODUCING ACCIDENTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW IN CALIFORNIA?
California Vehicle Code Section 20008 mandates that all injury producing accidents be investigated by law enforcement in California. The problems with San Francisco’s Government Order 9.02, which instructs the SFPD to report only injury-producing collisions that are known at the scene of the accident, are much worse than apparent at first glance. According to a…
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO’S POLICY DIRECTING POLICE TO ABSTAIN FROM INVESTIGATING NON-INJURY PRODUCING ACCIDENTS PREVENT SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS FOR CITY STREETS
A. SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL ORDER 9.02 In August of 1994, the City and County of San Francisco instituted General Order 9.02 that directed officers of the San Francisco Police Department to refrain from investigating all “non-injury” producing traffic collisions in the City. The text of S.F. General Order 9.02 is as follows: NON-INJURY VEHICLE ACCIDENTS:…
Read MoreMUNI Safety Proposal
In San Francisco, legislation has recently been introduced by Supervisor Carmen Chu (District Four) that is co-sponsored by Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, and Supervisors Eric Mar, Sophie Maxwell and Bevan Dufty which will increase the penalties for MUNI-related crime. This proposed law is in response to several recent incidents of violence at or/near…
Read MoreSafety Concerns at Dangerous Outer Sunset Intersection in San Francisco
The considerably dangerous intersection in the Outer Sunset District where Highway (1) The Great Highway and La Playa Street meet Judah Street may soon become safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars if efforts by local groups to address the problems are recognized. The issues with regard to the safety of this intersection have been ongoing…
Read MoreTips For Safer Bicycle Riding In San Francisco
Although bicycling in San Francisco is both a pleasant activity and wonderful way to commute around the city, it can be a dangerous undertaking for a variety of reasons. Below is a brief description of simple ways to ensure that your bicycle ride is a safer experience. Unfortunately, bicyclists have to contend with the ever-present…
Read MoreSunday Streets in San Francisco
Transit First San Francisco” has created a program called Sunday Streets in the Mission”, which affords residents the opportunity to enjoy portions of San Francisco streets free and clear of vehicle traffic for five hours on certain Sundays in the Mission District. As “Sunday Streets’” program coordinator Beth Byrne says; “Sunday Streets” brings people into…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Intersections In San Francisco; Particularly For Pedestrians
In 2007 The City and County of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency published a report based on a study reflecting data assessed during 2006-2007 that comprehensively outlined the most dangerous intersections in the City. The SFMTA report concluded that accidents occurring at or near intersections account for nearly two-thirds of the collisions that resulted in…
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