On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | May 18, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
California residents may have heard of a recent report by a government watchdog that criticizes the federal government for not requiring vehicular safety standards with pedestrians in mind. Instead, the government focuses only on the well-being of the driver and...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Dec 27, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents
An estimated 5,000 pedestrians died in 2012 in California and across the United States as the result of a motor vehicle accident. An additional 76,0000 pedestrians were injured by a vehicle. When a pedestrian-vehicle fatality or injury occurs, an investigation...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Dec 18, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
San Diego is known as a city that is friendly to pedestrians. The issue with this is that not all drivers take the time to ensure that people who are walking about can do so safely. Without cooperation from everyone, there are going to be accidents that involve people...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Oct 30, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians walking around the city have the right to enjoy all of the sites and experiences they can. They shouldn’t have to worry about vehicles with drivers who aren’t paying attention striking them as they venture about. Unfortunately, we know that...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Sep 28, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
With Halloween just around the corner, some parents will start doing fall activities with their children. Many of these activities will involve the children being outdoors and around vehicles. It is imperative that drivers take the time to remember that kids...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Aug 24, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are devastating for the victims. It is imperative that you seek medical care if you are ever on foot and get struck by a vehicle. The issue here is that the human body isn’t made to withstand the impact of heavy steel slamming into it. When...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Aug 22, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
Electric scooters are a fun way to get around the city for a day. These motorized vehicles ride alongside pedestrians on the sidewalks. The question that comes up when you think about this surrounds possible collisions with pedestrians. This can actually cause some...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Jul 9, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
Over the next few days, San Diego residents will be celebrating the July 4th holiday. With the increase in traffic, pedestrians will be at an increased risk of getting hit by cars. If you are going to be traveling on foot, make sure that you are being especially...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | May 23, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
With the summer season right around the corner, we will begin seeing an increase in the number of pedestrians in the San Diego area. Kids will be out of school. More people will be taking days off from work and tourism to the area will increase. Let’s review the...
On behalf of Nield Law Group, APC | Feb 13, 2018 | Pedestrian Accidents
While some of the country has to deal with snow, the weather in San Diego is fairly nice. In fact, some people think that this is great weather for walking around the city. If you are heading out for a stroll, make sure that you are following the applicable safety...
