Last week, an event was organized by Walk SF and the San Francisco Bay Area Families for Safe Streets. It was put together to observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. There were sobering statistics brought up in the beginning. More than 40,000 people die each year and over 4.5 million injured in […]
LEARN MOREYing Kuang was almost home the other day when she was hit by an eighteen-wheeler at the intersection of Powel and Vallejo streets in the North Beach neighborhood. Kuang was 86-years-old and she lived with her daughter and grandson. Her day, according to the story, started normally. She had gone to the park with her […]
LEARN MORELast week, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Chinatown near Powell and Vallejo streets. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. San Francisco police say that the pedestrian was in a crosswalk when the accident happened. At Allegiance Law, this is something we see all too often. Why are so many […]
LEARN MOREAfter the city imposed a ban in April on several electronic scooter companies, like Bird and Lime, there were thousands of complaints – people wanted them gone for good. But just as many people loved using them. Unfortunately, these scooters posed more than one problem, as has been evidenced by their ability to cause harm […]
LEARN MORESan Francisco is a beautiful place to live, work, and play. There’s so much to see and do throughout the city that you will likely never be bored. From professional baseball to bars to upscale restaurants to the water; there’s something for everyone. There are thousands of people who walk to and from work, school, […]
LEARN MOREGoing through life as a pedestrian can help you save money on gas, car insurance, car repairs and many other expenses. Living in a big city like San Francisco allows you to walk almost anywhere. No matter the time of day you can get somewhere on foot. Many pedestrians don’t focus on what’s going on […]
LEARN MOREIn 2014, a San Francisco jogger died after being hit by a Golden State Transit bus. It struck her while she was in a crosswalk. The jogger had a green light and a “walk” sign. She had the right-of-way. Ultimately, there was a $4 million against the Golden State Transportation District for wrongful death. The […]
LEARN MOREWe have all been taught to “look both ways before crossing the street” from our childhood. Both our parents and teachers kept telling us that this is the number one rule for you, as a pedestrian, when crossing the street or intersection. And although the rule is still important and can potentially save your life, […]
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