Claude A. Wyle is a partner of Choulos Choulos, and Wyle, a San Francisco-based law firm dedicated to representing clients who have been injured by the wrongful conduct of individuals, corporations, public entities, and businesses.
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and Walk SF have a vision for a safer future for San Francisco pedestrians and bicycle riders. And the San Francisco Board of Supervisors now share this vision: zero traffic deaths in ten years’ time. Vision Zero, a policy for eliminating…
Manitowoc, Wisconsin – A bicyclist who was struck by a car, becoming lodged in the windshield, was close enough to the driver to say “Hello, I’m the guy you hit on the bicycle”, but did he even see him? The driver, after striking the man, continued…
Another incident involving a rideshare service came to light in San Francisco last week, which causes me some additional concern that rideshare companies may not be screening their drivers as well as the should. As you may remember, the rideshare company Uber has been the focus of a controversy…
Nob Hill, San Francisco – Another San Francisco pedestrian accident this past Friday sent one pedestrian to the hospital and leaves me questioning the safety of rideshare services. According to police, the pedestrian, and elderly woman, was walking in the crosswalk at Jackson and Larkin when a Lyft
City Hall, San Francisco – At a special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission this past Thursday, concerned citizens packed the seats to speak out against the surge in the pedestrian fatality rate in the city. Although the high number of pedestrian fatalities sparked…
San Francisco – a 47 year old pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a car in the Oceanview district Monday night. The pedestrian was walking with his brother in the crosswalk at Alemany Boulevard and Brotherhood Way when he was struck by an oncoming sedan. He was taken to…
Syed Muzzafar, a 57 year old man, was arrested on suspicion of vehicle manslaughter in connection with the death of a 6 year old girl in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco this past New Year’s Eve. The information I have thus far is that Syed Muzzafar was…
Two pedestrians were hit by a dump truck in downtown San Rafael this past Friday, leaving one dead and the other seriously injured. Our condolences go out to the family of the woman who was killed and we wish the gentleman who was injured a speedy and complete…
Two San Francisco pedestrian fatalities late in December 2013 marked the highest number of San Francisco pedestrian fatalities since 2007. We hear so often about these pedestrian deaths that I am concerned we may grow to accept this as a way of life. I urge…
A sixty one year old bicyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in Oakland this past week. Our sincere condolences go out to this bicyclist’s family and friends. According to news reports, Susan Watson was riding her bike near Fifth and Market Streets around 6:15pm on December 17th when she…
As a member of this online community and as a San Francisco product liability attorney, I feel that it is incumbent upon me to report product defects where I find them, particularly where there can be a danger to children. The following product recall directly…
Oakland, California – A bicyclist was killed this past Tuesday night after being hit by a big rig near downtown and drug for two blocks, according to the Oakland police department. The accident occurred at approximately 6:15pm, at the intersection of 5th and Market Streets. Police say it was unclear
