One person was injured in a San Francisco pedestrian accident after being struck by a Muni light rail vehicle. According to a news report in the San Francisco Examiner, the injury accident occurred the afternoon of January 28, 2010 near the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Judah Street. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital. She apparently did not sustain major injuries in this collision.

It is indeed fortunate that no one was injured or killed in this Muni light rail vehicle crash. I hope this injured victim makes a quick and complete recovery from her injuries. She will be in my prayers.

Accident Statistics

There were 29 fatalities and 775 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 traffic accident statistics. Also, in San Francisco, 51 fatalities and 3,632 injuries were reported as a result of car accidentsin 2007.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is one of the country's oldest public transit agencies and the largest in the Bay Area. According to an agency report, there were 3,021 non-fatal injury collisions involving Muni vehicles in 2007. This number is the second lowest annual total in the last decade. However, while the trend may seem positive, it's disturbing to note that the number of fatal collisions rose 50 percent from 28 deaths to 42 from 2006 to 2007.
Liability Issues

If this accident was the result of the Muni vehicle operator's negligence or inattention, the agency could be held liable for the pedestrian's injuries. However, if a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to this injury accident, then the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Any claim against a governmental entity in California must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

An experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer in such cases, will be able to protect victims' legal rights and best interests and help them secure fair compensation for their injuries and losses while holding the negligent parties accountable.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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