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MUNI Bus Wrongful Death Claim Settlement Includes Moscone Memorial

A bench at Moscone Park was recently dedicated in memoriam to Betty White, a woman who was hit on March 11, 2004, while walking her dog in the Marina district by a MUNI bus that ran a stop sign. Due to massive brain injuries, the 54-four-year-old woman passed away the following day. Betty was survived by her seven siblings. In the case handled by our firm, the City agreed to place the permanent memorial in addition to paying a substantial money settlement.

Prior to her death, Betty, a highly regarded community activist, worked vigorously with San Francisco leaders in her efforts to improve neighborhood safety and quality of life. At the time of her death, she had been lobbying for increased stop signs on Chestnut at Webster and Buchanan, out of concern for the safety of young mothers and children crossing the street to Moscone Park.

For more than twenty years, Betty had worked tirelessly with the Marina Merchants Association, promoting and securing safer conditions in the Marina District. A founding member of the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team and Safety Awareness For Everyone, Betty was responsible for developing emergency preparedness and disaster relief protocols following the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, installing safe access to the Moscone Playground and Recreation Center, and obtaining a $50,000 grant as seed money for a new playground at the park.

If you were injured because of bus driver negligence, you have a right to seek financial compensation. Our San Francisco bus accident attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your Muni bus claim.

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Bus Accident Attorneys
San Francisco, California

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