Pedestrian Accident in
San Francisco? They Owe You.
SF has one of the highest pedestrian-injury densities in the country. Market Street, the SoMa grid, 19th Avenue through the Sunset, and the Mission corridor — all see consistent pedestrian incidents. CA's Freedom to Walk Act changes the fault analysis.
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The legal framework — plain language.
California has some of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country. The Freedom to Walk Act (effective 2023) decriminalized most jaywalking — meaning a pedestrian crossing mid-block can no longer be automatically blamed for the crash. The fault analysis returns to we handle every type.
Where it happens in SF — and how we handle it.
SF pedestrian hotspots: Market Street through the Civic Center / Mid-Market stretch, 6th Street in SoMa, the 19th Avenue / 280 corridor through the Sunset, Mission Street between 16th and Cesar Chavez, Geary Boulevard arterial through the Richmond. Tourist-heavy corridors (Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square) generate cases where visitors don't know SF crosswalk timing.
Vision Zero data from SFMTA identifies the highest-injury corridors year over year — we use that data in expert testimony to establish the systemic danger of specific intersections, which strengthens both negligence and damages arguments.
More context for your case.
San Francisco questions, answered.
I was hit as a pedestrian in San Francisco — can I recover even if I was crossing mid-block?
Possibly yes. Drivers owe pedestrians a duty of care regardless, and fault is rarely all-or-nothing. Let us look at the specifics before you rule anything out.
The driver's insurance offered me a settlement already — should I take it?
Not before you talk to us. Early offers are usually far below what your injuries are worth. Once you sign, you can't go back.
What does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. Contingency — no fee unless we win. The first call is free.
How long do I have to act?
California sets a firm deadline from the day you got hurt. Call us today and we'll confirm your window.
Tell us what happened.
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The clock started the day you were hurt.
California gives you two years for most pedestrian accident cases. The sooner we open your file, the more evidence we preserve in San Francisco.