San Francisco, CA – Motorcyclist Injured in Accident on Folsom St
San Francisco, CA (July 6, 2020) – A motorcycle accident reported on Saturday evening left one person seriously injured, according to police. At approximately 11:40 p.m., on July 4, the San Francisco Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Folsom Street.
Reports from SFPD show that a wrong-way driver was traveling through the intersection of Folsom Street and Hawthorne Street when their vehicle collided with several other vehicles. A motorcyclist involved in the crash suffered injuries. EMS transported the injured motorcyclist to an area hospital for treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident at this time. We hope for his full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
Motorcycle accidents often result in life-altering injuries due to the fact that riders remain relatively unprotected against other vehicles. Wearing a helmet may be beneficial for people who strike their heads in collisions, but they provide no protection to the rest of the body. As a result, these accidents leave thousands of people throughout our state with debilitating injuries each year. Working with a California motorcycle accident lawyer is a victim’s best bet for getting the justice they deserve.
The San Francisco Bay Area personal injury attorneys at the law firm of William E. Weiss have extensive experience helping accident victims hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Our team investigates each accident for our clients, gathers evidence in support of a victim’s claim, and provides aggressive representation to ensure victims are able to maximize their recoveries after being harmed. If you were injured in an accident, as a result of another person’s actions, contact California personal injury attorney Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to see how we can help you.
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