San Diego Pedicab Accident Attorneys
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents : Pedicab Accidents
Pedicabs Lack Basic Oversight and Regulation and Drivers Often Take Their Own Lives and the Lives of Their Passengers Into Their Own Hands. Pedicab Accidents are Common and Can Cause Serious Injury.
Pedicabs are a great way to get around urban areas, especially in Downtown San Diego. They are a very popular form of transportation in the Gaslamp District amongst local bar and restaurant patrons. It is fun to get a group of 
friends or a loved one and ride in a pedicab.
Pedicab Safety Issues
Pedicabs do pose a few problems, however. Many pedicabs do not provide any type of safety harnesses for their riders. Pedicabs certainly do not have airbags or any other protective devices in the event of an accident. Thus, even the slightest bump from an inattentive driver could cause pedicab passengers to fall out and hurt themselves. In addition, there are a number of disreputable pedicab companies operating in San Diego who do not carry insurance or other protections in case you are injured while riding in their cab.
Pedicab Driver Issues
There is also a problem with the pedicab drivers themselves. Little or no training and licensing is required, so basically anyone is permitted to operate a pedicab. Many pedicab drivers, especially the ones in San Diego, are European tourists who are temporary in the country so they may not know the traffic rules as well as an American. They only have to pay the cost of renting or buying a pedicab, and they are ready to take passengers. The City of San Diego has tried to take some steps to have more oversight over the pedicab industry, but it has not been very successful.
Common Pedicab Dangers:
- Negligent pedicabs that will run into cars, curbs, or pedestrians.
- Negligent motorists who will collide into pedicabs, causing passenger injury.
- Broken or faulty pedicab, which may break down or detach during a ride.
Consult with a Pedicab Accident Attorney
It will be important to consult with a pedicab accident attorney if you are ever involved in this type of accident. No matter if you were a passenger, motorist, or pedestrian, you can get compensated for your injuries if the pedicab driver was negligent. The personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group are experienced pedicab accident attorneys. If you or someone you know was ever injured in an accident involving a pedicab, please contact our office at 888-233-5020. We do not charge for consultations, so please feel free to call us.
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