What Causes Pedestrian Accidents In San Francisco?

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What Causes Pedestrian Accidents In San
Francisco?
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Walking instead of driving has a number of
benefits it is better for your overall fitness,
ditching the gas means you are doing your bit to
preserve the environment, and you get that
feeling of accomplishment when your step counter
indicates you have reached your daily goal. Being
more active and environmentally-conscious is to
be applauded but, unfortunately, your choice to
travel as a pedestrian also leaves you vulnerable
to the behavior of motorists. Distracted driving
is commonplace in San Francisco and the
surrounding areas, and pedestrians can suffer
traumatic injuries as a result of the negligent
behavior of these careless motorists. At
Allegiance Law, they take a compassionate
approach to all cases, offering the guidance and
support you need after such a traumatic
experience, whilst also adopting a comprehensive
and aggressive approach to recovering the
compensation you deserve.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents In San Francisco?
Ultimately, pedestrian accidents are caused by
the negligent or willfully dangerous behavior of
motorists, and this tends to fit into one of
several common themes.
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While handling pedestrian accident cases San
Francisco attorneys have gained considerable
experience in recovering damages after

• Hit and run accidents
• Pedestrians being struck by a car, truck, bus, or
  other vehicles
• Motorists mounting the sidewalk and striking
  pedestrians
• Drivers failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing
• Accidents caused by defective road or sidewalk
  surfaces, or a lack of appropriate traffic
  signals or signage
• Trip and fall accidents in parking lots
• Accidents where a pedestrian has been struck by a
  public transportation vehicle

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No two accidents are ever identical, so this list
is intended as a guide only, not an exhaustive
indication of what an Allegiance Law pedestrian
accident attorney can help you with. No matter
how your accident occurred, they will do their
utmost to recover the damages and compensation
you are entitled to. They understand how
traumatic an accident can be, particularly when
you are facing a lengthy recovery period and the
resulting loss of earnings, and pledge to handle
your pedestrian accident claim in a
compassionate, caring manner. Rest assured, while
they will be compassionate towards you, their San
Francisco pedestrian accident attorneys are
significantly more aggressive while pursuing the
defendant.
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How Can Dangerous Conditions Contribute To A San
Francisco Pedestrian Accident?
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Not all pedestrian accidents involve being struck
by a motorist there are plenty of scenarios
involving dangerous conditions causing injuries
to innocent pedestrians. For example, where a
section of road or sidewalk is in poor condition,
the state or municipality has a legal
responsibility to be aware of this and to rectify
it as soon as is reasonably possible. If they
fail in this duty, and you are injured as a
result, an Allegiance Law At San Francisco
pedestrian accident attorney could help you to
recover damages.
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Similarly, their attorneys can pursue property or
landowners for damages where an accident was
caused by poorly maintained or dangerous
conditions on private property. However your
pedestrian accident occurred, you do not deserve
to suffer alone. You do deserve excellent legal
representation from a San Francisco pedestrian
accident attorney call Allegiance Law today at
415-404-6395 for a case evaluation.
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871 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94117
415-404-6395
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