San Francisco Ambulance Accident Attorneys

Medical Vehicle Accident Lawyers in San Francisco, California

When someone is sick or injured they may need to rely on an ambulance to get them to or from a hospital or heath care facility. Ambulance drivers go through rigorous hours of education and hands-on training in order to prepare them for their job. In addition, they must also obtain a special license to operate an ambulance through the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) and DOT (Department of Transportation), including passing physical and medical exams. However, with all of these initial steps to help insure safety of the patient, passengers and other drivers on the road, ambulance accidents still do occur.

Ambulance accidents occur mainly because of driver negligence, recklessness and wrongdoing. An ambulance driver is required to take many precautions while driving at high speeds, through opposing traffic or passing through red lights. In an emergency situation, the driver of the ambulance must be sure that the vehicle’s emergency lights and siren are both on, thereby warning oncoming traffic and pedestrians. This includes but is not limited to strobe lights, flashing/rotating lights, forward facing red lights and a siren. These are not required for non-emergency situations and transports.  

If a driver fails to adhere to any of the above listed rules, according to California DOT driving codes, they or the ambulance company may be held liable if a motor vehicle accident, injury or death occurs. In addition, ambulance drivers must still take several other precautions when driving an ambulance that can include making sure everyone is safely seated and using reasonable caution while driving. 

An ambulance accident may result in severe catastrophic injuries or even death to a patient, passenger, driver of another vehicle, EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), paramedic, nurse, firefighter or the ambulance drivers themselves. If this is the case and driver negligence is to blame, a victim or family member may file for monetary damages. These damages may cover medical expenses, rehabilitation, therapy, loss wages, property damage and pain and suffering.  Regardless of the circumstances of an accident it is extremely important to speak with a San Francisco ambulance accident lawyer immediately.

Injury & Accidents Attorneys in San Francisco

At our firm a San Francisco ambulance accident lawyer can discuss the circumstances of the ambulance-involved accident and whether or not you may have a claim. We can then determine what amount of compensation your claim may be worth in an effort to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. We can also file a civil claim on your behalf and provide excellent litigation in civil court if necessary.

Please contact a San Francisco ambulance accident attorney at our firm today to schedule a consultation. When your future is uncertain due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing we will aggressively fight to obtain a favorable outcome for your personal injury or wrongful death claim.

Do you need a San Francisco ambulance accident lawyer? Contact our firm today!