Wrongful Death
Bicyclist Kills Pedestrian, Pleads Not Guilty
On July 15, 2008, a bicyclist traveling northbound through the intersection of The Embarcadero and Mission Street ran a red light and struck and killed a pedestrian. The victim, Dionette Cherney, was visiting from Washington, D.C. She had the right of way and was crossing . She died of head injuries a month later. The…
Read MoreCycling Helmets: A No Brainer?
Motorcycle accident fatalities are around 40 times higher than deaths resulting from car accidents alone. More frequently however, it is the helmet that makes the difference whether a biker survives or does not survive a serious accident. Because of this rational, motorcycle helmet laws have been enacted in numerous states across the U.S. including, California. …
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…
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