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.

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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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