San Clemente Car Accident Lawyers
San Clemente road conditions cause many traffic delays and accidents. This area is known to be highly congested and in 2013 the fatal accidents increased 6.2%. There were numerous car accidents in 2013 and 7 deaths. If you have been injured please contact the San Clemente car accident attorneys for a free and confidential consultation.
A skilled auto accident attorney realizes that to serve a client more effectively, he or she should be familiar with the city, its streets and accident statistics where the accident occurred.
San Clemente's Alarming Accident Statistics
From 2009-2014, 19 people died and 1837 were injured in San Clemente car crashes. 539 DUI incidents caused 12 fatalities and 215 injuries. Bicycle accidents injured 88, and motorcycle accidents killed 3 and injured 134. Pedestrian accidents killed 5 and injured 99."
San Clemente's Special Traffic Problems
The city's traffic problems contribute to car accidents. Traffic movement through intersections is graded using an A through F standard established by the state. An "A" intersection being one that performs ideally, while a level "F" fails entirely. Although San Clemente's intersections are usually graded at "C" and above, Palizada/El Camino Real and Pico /I-5 often run at level "D."
Other San Clemente traffic problems include congestion at San Clemente High School, pile-ups at the new outlet mall, and traffic jams at Confordia School. In addition, bicycle lanes on Avenida Pico have been reduced or eliminated, which creates a risk for bicyclists. There's also a need for traffic-calming measures on Calle Grande Vista road.
Consult an Experienced San Clemente Car Accident Attorney
If you are injured in a car accident, seek out the expert advice of a auto accident lawyer who knows the city. An experienced legal team can tell you if you have a case worth pursuing. He or she can stand up for your rights as a car crash victim.
Most Dangerous Intersection in San Clemente**
El Camino Real & Avenida Palizada
Last 5 Years:
43 Accidents
27 Injuries
0 Deaths
City of San Clemente
Population: 65267
Avg Auto Injuries per 1,000: 6
San Clemente Crime Index*: 96
Nearby Cities Crime Indicies*
Marina: 207.2
Mountain View: 161.4
Cupertino: 87.1
* Crime index data taken from city-data.com. The national average is 315.5. The crime index is calculated using the population and severity of crimes vs the frequency of crimes committed.
**All intersection data is taken from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System and is measured over the last 5 years of local and arterial street car accidents (non-highway). The data is not updated in real time.
More Unsafe Intersections in San Clemente**
Calle Frontera & Avenida Vista Hermosa
Accidents: 31
Injuries: 16
Deaths: 0
Avenida Pico & Calle Del Cerro
Accidents: 38
Injuries: 13
Deaths: 1
Avenida Pico & Avenida Presidio
Accidents: 27
Injuries: 12
Deaths: 0
** All intersection data is taken from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System and is measured over the last 5 years of local and arterial street car accidents (non-highway). The data is not updated in real time.
