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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Of all the possible traffic accidents in San Diego, cases in which vehicles collide with a bicycle or a pedestrian can have the most tragic results. When walking or riding a bike, you don't have the same structural protection against impacts that you do while driving, so you are more likely to be the injured party, and you are more likely to be hurt badly.

Whether you are...

A bicyclist injured in a hit-and-run incident in San Diego, California
Run over by a car or truck while navigating a crosswalk in La Jolla
A jogger in Oceanside, CA hit by a speeding car
Hit by an SUV that turned in to the bike lane in Escondido and cut you off

If you are severely injured or if a loved one was killed in a bike or pedestrian accident due to the negligence of a driver, you deserve compensation for your losses, and you may need a lawyer to help you win your case.

When you are injured, unable to work, and facing medical bills, the situation can seem very dark. You not only need an attorney who will protect your rights and demand compensation, you need a friend who can give you the information and support you need.

With convenient offices near the trolley line in Downtown San Diego and in Carlsbad, CA for our clients in North San Diego County, the Jurewitz Law Group is dedicated to helping the victims of bicycle and pedestrian accidents in San Diego County and to providing a high level of responsiveness, communication, and personal attention.

According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a recent study found that nearly 300 pedestrians have been hit by a car in Chula Vista since 2003. City officials are taking steps to make the roads safer, but bicyclists and pedestrians will always be vulnerable when sharing the road.

At the Jurewitz Law Group, we take care of our clients. Our bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyers will fully inform you about the details of your injury case and the legal issues involved so you can make confident, educated decisions.

How can you avoid being seriously injured in a bike or pedestrian accident?

Make sure you know how to safely navigate on a bike or on foot in San Diego County.
Wear bright-colored or reflective clothing, especially at night, which is when most pedestrian crash fatalities occur, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Make sure you have a bike light and reflectors on your bicycle or on your clothing so cars can see you, and always wear a helmet.
Always obey traffic signals and bicycle safety laws, and navigate with care.
Parents, check out the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department's bike safety and walking safety tips for kids.
The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition also provides helpful safety information and news for San Diego bicyclists.

We want all San Diego County victims of bike or pedestrian accidents to know their rights. No one should be taken advantage of by insurance companies who only think of profits or negligent and reckless drivers who won't take responsibility for their actions. Even if you choose not to hire a lawyer, feel free to follow our three regular accident and injury blogs (San Diego Injury Accident Lawyer blog, San Diego Injury Lawyer blog, or the San Diego Car Accident Lawyer blog) and download our free reports packed with free helpful information for injury accident victims.

Attorney Ross Jurewitz and his legal team of personal injury attorneys in San Diego use the latest legal software to present evidence in the clearest and most effective format and paperless records to provide quick and efficient access to client information. If you are injured and unable to travel to one of our office locations, we will arrange to come to you.

If you or someone you love was severely injured in a San Diego County bicycle or pedestrian accident...

Please call 888-233-5020 or fill out the online contact form for a free copy (for California residents) of our book:

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The Jurewitz Law Group is located in San Diego, has offices in Carlsbad, California, and serves all of San Diego County including the following cities and towns:

San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, El Cajon, Carlsbad, Poway, Encinitas, La Mesa, Santee, National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Coronado.

Blog for Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

Woman Injured in San Diego Car Accident
Description: A 50-year-old woman was struck and injured in a San Diego pedestrian accident that occurred on October 31, 2011, around 7:30 a.m. in Mira Mesa near Gemini Ave.
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Vista Car Accident
Description: 68-year-old Imelda Limon was struck and killed in a serious car accident on October 27, 2011, around 5:30 a.m. at the 1300 block of North Melrose Dr. in Vista.
Pedestrian Killed In Fatal El Cajon Truck Accident
Description: An unidentified woman in her 40s was struck in a pick-up truck accident that occurred on October 13, 2011, around 7:50 p.m. at East Washington Ave. in El Cajon.
Student Hospitalized in After-School Perris Car Wreck
Description: An unidentified Rancho Verde High School student was struck in a serious car accident that occurred on October 12, 2011, around 3:15 p.m. on Evans Road.
Child and Aunt Injured in City Heights Pedestrian Accident
Description: A six-year-old girl and her aunt were struck and injured in a serious car accident on October 10, 2011, around 7:30 a.m. in a City Heights intersection.
South Africa Mountain Biker Attacked by Antelope
Description: 17-year-old South African Evan van der Spuy was thrown into the air when a massive hartebeese antelope charged him at an estimated 30 mph during a competition.
Bicyclist Killed In Fatal Moreno Valley Truck Accident
Description: A 74-year-old Moreno Valley man suffered fatal injuries in a bicycle wreck on October 2, 2011, around 3:27 a.m. on Heacock Street in Moreno Valley. 888-233-5020
Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Escondido Truck Accident
Description: A 50-year-old man was killed by a pickup truck on September 30, 2011, around 7:15 p.m. on Valley Parkway just west of Citrus Avenue in Escondido. 888-233-5020.
Woman Struck in San Diego Hit-and-Run Car Accident
Description: A 61-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run wreck that occurred on September 25, 2011, around 11:30 p.m. in the 3500 block of Central Avenue.
Two Bicyclists Struck By Car in Mission Bay Park I San Diego Lawyers
Description: Two unidentified cyclists were struck by a 1990 Ford Taurus on September 24, 2011, around 7:50 a.m. in the 3500 block of Mission Bay Drive. Call 888-233-5020.
Bicyclist Struck in Encinitas Car Accident | San Diego Bike Injury Lawyer
Description: 40-year-old Todd Caulkin was struck and seriously injured in an Encinitas bicycle wreck on September 21 at the intersection of Encinitas Blvd and US-101.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck in Clairemont Pick-Up Truck Accident
Description: An 89-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries in an accident with a pickup truck that occurred on September 14, 2011, around 11:10 a.m. in Clairemont.
Reese Witherspoon Struck by Elderly Driver in Santa Monica
Description: A-List celebrity Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car in Santa Monica while she was jogging on September 7, 2011 around 11am. The driver failed to stop for her.
Fallbrook Car Crash Hurts Pedestrian | San Diego Injury Accident Attorney
Description: An unidentified pedestrian was injured in a Fallbrook pedestrian wreck that occurred on August 23, 2011, around 2:20 p.m. at 235 College St. Call 888-233-5020.
San Diego SR-76 Pedestrian Accident Kills Young Woman
Description: A 25-year-old Pauma Valley woman was struck and killed in San Diego pedestrian crash that occurred on August 22, 2011, around 3:30 a.m. alongside SR-76.
Hemet Hit-And-Run Auto Accident Kills Elderly Pedestrian | CA Lawyer
Description: 77-year-old Ervina Keller was killed in a tragic hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 13, 2011, on Acacia Avenue near Thompson Street in Hemet. 888-233-5020
Ocean Beach Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Injures One Man
Description: An unidentified 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his ankle in a hit-and-run car crash that on July 4, 2011, in the 5000 block of Santa Monica.
San Diego Bicycle Hit-And-Run Accident Breaks Girl's Leg
Description: A 9-year-old girl suffered broken leg in a serious hit-and-run bicycle accident that occurred on June 30, 2011, around 1 p.m. in North San Diego County.
Man in Wheelchair Struck and Killed in Midway Pedestrian Accident
Description: 51-year-old Duane Glaser was fatally struck in a San Diego van crash that on June 25, 2011, around 9 p.m. near West Point Loma and Sports Arena boulevards.
SUV Veers Off SR-56 Killing and Injuring San Diego Bicylists
Description: An unidentified San Diego bicyclist was killed by an SUV on May 31, 2011, between Camino Del Sur and Black Mountain Road along SR-56 in Rancho Penasquitos.

Library for Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents:

Free report by Transportation for America, "Dangerous by Design", finds the Southern California metro area the most dangerous in the nation for pedestrians. [PDF]
Description: Due to lack of sidewalks, uncontrolled intersections, speeding and reckless driver, and just general inattention by government, Southern California has become the most dangerous area in the United States for pedestrians. The area experiences a higher than average number of pedestrian accidents and deaths.
Safety Tips for San Diego Bicycle Riders to Avoid Common Accidents
Description: San Diego bike riders should follow these safety tips to avoid being injured in a bicycle accident. If you are injured in a San Diego bicycle accident, call the San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020.
Safety Routines for San Diego Pedestrians to Avoid Accidents and Injury
Description: People need to follow these safety tips to avoid being injured in a San Diego pedestrian accident. If you are hit and injured while crossing the street or walking on our sidewalks, please contact the San Diego personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
San Diego County Bicycle Law FAQs
Description: This article provides a helpful summary of the applicable laws for San Diego bicyclists. The laws and rules described are intended to prevent you from being injured in a San Diego bicycle accident and to keep you safe. If you ever need to talk to a San Diego accident attorney after your bike crash, contact our office at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.

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Case Results for Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents:

Car Strikes Chula Vista Children Crossing the Street--$100,000

Awarded: $100,000

Pedestrian Hit by Car in Parking Lot Suffers Facet Joint Injury in Neck

Awarded: $100,000 (Policy Limits)

Oceanside Bicyclist Hit by Car Making Right Turn -- $40,000

Awarded: $40,000

El Cajon Woman Breaks Foot in Hit and Run Pedestrian vs. Car Accident

Awarded: $35,000

Hollywood, CA Car vs. Pedestrian Accident--$34,000

Awarded: $34,000

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Best Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Description: The best resource for bicyclists or riders involved in bicycle accidents after being hit by a car or truck and becoming injured. Published by the San Diego, CA bicycle accident lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group. For a free consultation with an attorney, call toll-free at 888-233-5020.

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