San Diego Car Accident Lawyer is Alarmed at Auto vs. Pedestrian Accidents Causing Injury in the City
San Diego is the second largest city in California and the seventh largest in all of the United States. It is located near the border between the U.S. and Mexico as well as on the Pacific Rim. As of today, San Diego has a population of over 1.25 million people and is predicted to reach up to 1.69 million by 2020. But despite its large population, San Diego is usually uncongested and its major streets and highways maintained through mass transportation systems and commuter rail stations that are available to the public.
According to the official City of San Diego website, there are four major interstate freeways and six state highways: Interstate 5 (I-5), Interstate 8 (I-8), Interstate 805 (I-805), Interstate 15 (I-15), State Route 905 (SR-905), State Route 125 (SR-125), State Route 52 (SR-52), State Route 54 (SR-54), State Route 163 (SR-163), State Route 75 (SR-75), and State Route 94 (SR-94). In addition, there are several main residential roads such as Mira Mesa Boulevard, Genesee Avenue, Balboa Avenue, El Cajon Boulevard, and University Avenue.
According to the 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) report, the city of San Diego witnessed 6,123 injury auto accidents, 81 of which included fatal injuries. In addition, more than 10% of these accidents (907) involved alcohol. San Diego also saw 533 pedestrian accidents, 512 bike crashes, and 355 motorcycle wrecks that lead to injuries. The statistic that stands out from the report is the 23 deaths from pedestrian accidents in San Diego. That tragic figure leads all of San Diego County.
“Why is there such a high number of pedestrian accidents in the city of San Diego?” asked San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer Ross Jurewitz. “The number of auto vs. pedestrian accidents in San Diego is by far and away higher than any city in the County and make up more than one third of all pedestrian accidents in San Diego County. Clearly, more attention is needed to protecting people simply trying to cross the street."
The San Diego personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group make up a reputable and respectable law firm handling personal injury and auto accidents serving all of San Diego County. If you are in need of a personal injury lawyer or attorney, the Jurewitz Law Group will be able to help you as we represent people seriously injured in car, truck, and bicycle injury cases, auto accidents, car vs. pedestrian accidents, and even dog bites. Though we take pride in our ability to serve clients with various cases, we are very selective and only accept persons with serious injuries. If we agree to take your case, the initial consultation is always free. You can contact us at (619) 233-5020 or directly online through our website at http://www.jurewitz.com.
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