Were You Injured in an Unsafe Intersection?
Accidents that happen at or near intersections account for nearly two-thirds of the collisions that resulted in injuries in San Francisco during 2007, according to a report published by the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Were you injured at an unsafe intersection? Contact the attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson to discuss your case.
Our lawyers understand that when you combine high volumes of vehicle traffic with large numbers of pedestrians, accidents are bound to happen. Yet some San Francisco intersections have been found to be especially unsafe. This map details the most unsafe intersections in San Francisco for both car accidents and Muni accidents.
Unsafe speed, violation of traffic signals and signs, driver violations of pedestrian right-of-way, and improper turning are among the most common causes of collision at all intersections. Unsafe intersections may have other issues as well.
What Makes an Intersection Unsafe?
Many factors can by themselves or in conjunction with other conditions make an intersection a dangerous place. Perhaps the intersection was constructed or designed improperly. Perhaps it was uncontrolled (had no stop or yield signs at all) or lacked a merging lane. It might have lacked signs required for adequate safety, or a clearly designated and marked turning lane. In some cases, pedestrians lack sufficient time to safely cross a street due to improper fazing of the traffic signals.
Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your accident. We will interview witnesses, review the traffic collision report, analyze the accident history of the intersection and take photos of the scene of the accident to determine whether your accident was caused, in part, by an unsafe intersection.
Claims Against the Government
Injuries resulting from unsafe intersections may require the filing of a claim against the state or city responsible for the unsafe condition. Please don't delay. Cases that involve claims against a government agency have strict deadlines, in some cases as as little as 6 months. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in the loss of your right to seek compensation.
Don't take that risk. Contact Matiasic Roth & Johnson for a free consultation. Call toll free: 866-446-4046. We have offices in San Francisco and Century City, California.
