San Francisco Sued Over Motorcycle Accident

Posted by: Curt Varone November 4, 2013 1 Comment

The motorcyclist who was injured when he was struck by a San Francisco ladder truck has filed suit against the city and county of San Francisco.

Jack Frazier, 50, was injured when he was struck by a ladder truck operated by Michael Quinn, 43. Quinn is suspected if being impaired at the time of the crash. He fled the scene despite bing on duty, and was observed on security video in a bar chugging pictures of water.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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