HIT AND RUN CAR ACCIDENTS ON THE RISE IN BAY AREA
Car crashes resulting in serious injury or death may sometimes be ruled as an “accident” by police and those wrongdoers may escape criminal liability (though often not civil liability); but when those wrongdoers flee the scene of the crash, they will likely face more trouble than if they had just remained at the scene. Gerardo Yambao was killed last week in San Francisco near Lake Merced Boulevard by a hit and run driver. On Wednesday, December 11, 2008, police arrested 32 year old Roger Tsang of San Francisco on suspicion of hit and run. He is being held on suspicion of felony hit and run and vehicular manslaughter.
Another man in Fremont was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Fremont at the intersection of Central Avenue and Southwest Street. The victim was a 73 year old Fremont resident, who was trying to cross the street in his wheelchair around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2008. The driver of the car was not injured in the collision, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Accidents like this are unfortunate for both the driver and the victim, but the victim can seek compensation for their (and their family’s) losses. Families of those killed in such accidents may be able to recover for wrongful death lawsuits while those who have been injured can sue for negligence. Greenberg & Rudman LLP will advance all costs for your case and we will not charge you a penny unless we win your case for you. To speak to one of our attorneys, please call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) and receive a free consultation.
