Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5
After suffering catastrophic injuries in a collision, a pedestrian was declared dead at the scene following an accident on Interstate 5. According to California Highway Patrol, a female pedestrian was walking within traffic lanes near the Dairy Mart Road exit when she was struck by a white Ford Fusion. She was then struck again… Read More »
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If I Crossed the Street Against the Light, Do I Still Have a Case?
Probably so, although less compensation may be available. California is a pure comparative fault state. So, even if a victim was mostly at fault for an accident, compensation is still available. The court simply reduces the damages award based on the percentage of fault. If Sam’s damages were $100,000 and a jury finds that… Read More »
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“Routine” Pedestrian Accident in Pacific Beach
The media treated a near-fatal pedestrian accident as if it was nothing. But to the victim and the victim’s family, the crash was devastating. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 26-year-old man was driving a 2019 Toyota Corolla westbound in the 1500 block of Grand Avenue around 12:40 a.m. At that same… Read More »