Compensation for Pedestrians Injured in Bay Area Public Transit Accidents
The personal injury lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger have a distinguished record of results for injured pedestrians in the Bay Area. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation in cases where pedestrians were hit by taxis, buses, cable cars and other public transit vehicles.
If you were hit while walking around San Francisco, or a loved one died in a pedestrian-vehicle accident, contact the Bay Area pedestrian injury lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger or call 1.866.674.4103 or 415.658.9287.
$12.2 Million Verdict — Pedestrian Hurt on Dangerous Roadway
Our client, a 17-year-old girl, sustained a brain injury when she was struck by a driver while in a crosswalk at the uncontrolled intersection of El Camino Real and Ludeman Lane in San Mateo County. Walkup attorneys sued the negligent driver who struck her, the State of California (Caltrans) as the owner of the roadway, and the City of Millbrae, which designed and maintained the roadway.
After settling with the City of Millbrae, our pedestrian accident attorneys tried the case against the State of California. After an extended trial, our attorneys were successful, receiving a $12.2 million verdict on behalf of the client, a record-setting verdict in San Mateo County. As a result of their tremendous verdict, the attorneys handling this case were named the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association Trial Lawyers of the Year for 2011.
$3.25 Million Settlement — Pedestrian Struck by Streetcar
In Executive v. Municipal Railway, our MUNI accident attorneys achieved a $3.25 million settlement for a pedestrian who was hit by a streetcar operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway. Our client sustained a severe traumatic brain injury requiring extensive physical and cognitive rehabilitation. The San Francisco Police Department placed all the blame for the accident on our injured client for allegedly stepping in front of a moving MUNI F-Line train. Our team uncovered evidence indicating that the streetcar's operator entered the crosswalk against a burned-out red streetcar signal and at excessive speed. MUNI disputed all claims of negligence and dangerous conditions. The case was concluded while MUNI’s summary judgment motion based on governmental immunities was pending.
$2 Million Settlement — Pedestrian Struck by Streetcar
Walkup government liability lawyers brought suit against the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Municipal Railway on behalf of a 90-year-old woman who was struck by an N-Judah streetcar at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Irving Street. The plaintiff, a Holocaust survivor, was unable to clear the path of the streetcar, which was turning left against a red light. The settlement was achieved in a private mediation, following the completion of a documentary video that detailed the extent of her injuries, as well as the devastating impact the injuries had on her life and family.
$2 Million Settlement — Pedestrian Struck by Light Rail Vehicle
Our client, a 16-year-old girl, was crossing the street on a green light near Stonestown on 19th Avenue as a southbound LRV M-Line train approached the intersection. She was struck by the light rail train and suffered amputation of her left leg below the knee. MUNI claimed that the child was partially at fault for failing to see and appreciate the oncoming train. Our lawyers demonstrated that the timing of the various signal lights governing the train and the pedestrian walkway gave both parties the green light at the same time. The case was resolved after two sessions of mediation. We obtained a cash and annuity settlement in the amount of $2 million.
$735,000 Settlement — Pedestrian Hit by Taxicab
Our personal injury team achieved a $735,000 recovery on behalf of a 42-year-old woman struck by a DeSoto taxicab while she was crossing The Embarcadero in a marked crosswalk. Our attorneys hired accident reconstruction engineers to prove that the cab was exceeding 50 miles per hour when it struck our client. The cab driver originally claimed that a phantom car struck our client first, knocking her into the cab. The cab driver also claimed that the injured woman was crossing against a red light. Our attorneys proved otherwise.
$425,000 Settlement — Pedestrian Hit by Taxi
Our pedestrian accident attorneys represented a 29-year-old man in San Francisco Superior Court for the loss of a toe. His foot was run over by a driver who lost control of his car because of the actions of a negligent taxi driver. Our client was standing in the street at the corner of Duboce and Valencia when a taxi, traveling westbound on Duboce, made a left turn into oncoming traffic. A motorist traveling eastbound on Duboce swerved to avoid the taxi. The car skidded out of control and ran over our client's left foot, crushing two toes. The cab driver denied making a left turn and argued that our client was negligent for standing in the street while waiting to cross. After mediation and three settlement conferences, we were able to conclude the case the day before trial for $425,000.
$410,000 Settlement — Pedestrian Hit by Taxi
Our personal injury attorneys achieved a significant settlement for a pedestrian who was struck by a taxicab while crossing the street outside the crosswalk. In cases like this, the State of California follows a doctrine called “comparative fault.” If the injured person was partially at fault, he or she cannot recover 100 percent of the damages. Instead, the plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by his or her share of the fault. In this case, while the plaintiff was partially at fault, so too was the taxi driver. Through vigorous argumentation at mediation, our client received fair compensation.
$350,000 Settlement — Taxicab-Pedestrian Accident
Our taxicab collision attorneys represented a 68-year-old woman who was hit by a taxicab while crossing Polk Street in the crosswalk. She suffered pelvic, leg, shoulder and bladder injuries in the collision.
If you were injured by a public transit vehicle, a taxi or shuttle while walking along the streets of San Francisco, the pedestrian accident lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger can help you seek financial compensation. Contact the San Francisco pedestrian injury law firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger for a free consultation.
