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Anyone involved in a pedestrian accident is vulnerable to sustaining serious personal injuries. This is because the body is absorbing the impact directly and does not have the benefit of steel casing from an automobile to protect you in a collision. Many people involved in pedestrian accidents sustain cuts, abrasions, and bruises so it is important to immediately take photos of the injured areas.

Liability and Crosswalks
Liability in pedestrian accidents can be complicated. Walking in a crosswalk or riding along a bike path are not the only factors in determining who is at fault. Regardless of the circumstances, it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer enlisted to identify and track down any negligent or responsible parties including other motorists, property owners and insurers.

Busy Streets
The world is a busy place. The streets of San Francisco are filled with busy pedestrians, cyclists, car drivers, cab drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers, and train operators. The Bay Area's college and university campuses, tourist areas and business centers also provide ample opportunity for pedestrian accidents to occur. If liability is questionable, we will strive to ascertain critical pieces of information such as where the responsible person was traveling to and from along with ascertaining the light sequence and historical accident data for a particular intersection. Let us help you with your Pedestrian.

Our Advantage
One advantage that our law firm has to offer accident victims is our willingness to travel to the individual's location, whether it be home or hospital. Our clients do not have to come to our downtown San Francisco law offices if they prefer an on-site visit from an attorney, both at the beginning of a case and throughout the process of making a claim or filing a lawsuit.

An injured pedestrian is likely to suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injury (TBI), skin burns and major cuts and bruises as a result of a collision with a car, truck, bus or commuter train. Evaluation of medical records and submission of insurance claims may be more complicated than an injured person can handle. Our legal team has the experience, the skills and the processes in place to help ensure that bills are paid, lost wages are replaced and pain and suffering are compensated for to the extent provided for by the pertinent insurance policies.

We are prepared to fight for a full and fair settlement, either in pre-trial negotiations or through presentation of compelling arguments before a judge or jury.

Do not put it off, call the Law Offices of Daniel Vega today at (415) 287-6200 and find a true partner in our firm. Schedule your consultation today and be prepared for fast and successful results!

What to do After an Accident.

Stop and Call the Police

The law requires that the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident stop at the scene. Do not move the cars unless their position causes a dangerous condition.

Help
If there are injured people you must immediately call for an ambulance. Dialing 911 will get you both the police and an ambulance. DO NOT attempt to treat the injured person yourself unless you have training in first aid. DO NOT try and move an injured person unless they are in a life threatening situation. You may make the injury worse by moving the person.

Exchange Information
Every driver is required to exchange their name and address and the name and identification number of their insurance company with the other driver. Ask to see the other driver's license, registration and insurance card. Copy down all information on the license including the driver's identification number on his license. When the police arrive find out the name, badge number and precinct of the police officer. You or your representative can get a copy of the police report at the precinct the next day.

Make No Statement
Except for exchanging the required information with the other driver, do not have any discussion with the other driver. Do not engage in arguments with the other driver. In the heat of the moment you may say something that is inaccurate which can be used against you in the future. Tell the police officer your version of the accident.

Witnesses
Attempt to get the name, address and phone number of any witness to the accident.

Medical Treatment
Get your injuries cared for immediately at the emergency hospital or at your personal physician's office. Tell the examining doctor every complaint and injury you have, no matter how minor you may think it is. A serious internal injury may not show immediately. Help your doctor help you.