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Livingston was named after international celebrity and famed African explorer Dr. Livingstone [sic]. In 1873, the final letter "e" of Dr. Livingstone's name was inadvertently left off a petition for a new post office, and the town officially became Livingston.
Livingston was laid out in 80 blocks, 40 blocks on each side of the newly placed railroad track.
Growth in Livingston began in 1908, when irrigation water became available. In 2021, Livingston's population is 15,854.
88.45% of people in Livingston speak languages other than English. 67.17% of Livingston speaks Spanish.
Livington is an agricultural economy. 90% of the sweet potatoes grown west of the Rockies are grown in Livingston's sandy soil.
Other Livingston area crops include: barley, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, melons, onions, peaches, raspberries and strawberries. Most peach orchards have been replaced by almonds. Alfalfa, corn and soybeans and also grown to support Livingston's dairies.
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When it comes to driving in Livingston, even if you're careful, you can end up getting hurt.
The below numbers were complied by the UC Berkeley Transportation Injury Mapping System ("TIMS").
THE BIG NUMBERS - LIVINGSTON CRASHES
Livingston Crashes: 2015 to 2020:
- Total Crashes • 163
- Total Victims • 2 Killed; 217 Injured
- State Highway • 23 (14.1%)
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- Pedestrian Crashes • 12 (7.4%)
- Bike Crashes • 5 (3.1%)
- Motorcycle Crashes • 8 (4.9%)
THREE HOT SPOTS TOTAL 10% OF LIVINGSTON CRASHES
Did you get hit at one of these intersections?- Campbell and Hammatt
- Campbell and Main
- Main and B
- Main and C
If so, you're not alone.
- Where Campbell Avenue and Campbell Boulevard meet, at Hammatt Avenue: 14 crashes
- Campbell Boulevard and North Main Street: 8 crashes
- North Main Street and B Street, near the Rite Aid: 6 crashes
- North Main Street and C Street, near the Livingston Police Department: 4 crashes
REAR-ENDERS ARE THE NUMBER ONE LIVINGSTON CRASH TYPE
The second most common Livingston crash type is a broadside ("t-bone") crash.
Here's the breakdown per TIMS of all Livingston crashes from 2015-2020:
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Type of Livingston Crash
|
Number
|
Percent
of Total
|
|---|---|---|
|
Rear End |
41 |
25.15% |
|
Broadside |
38 |
23.31% |
|
Sideswipe |
24 |
14.72% |
|
Hit Object |
21 |
12.88% |
|
Head-On |
13 |
7.98% |
|
Vehicle/Ped. |
12 |
7.36% |
|
Other |
12 |
7.36% |
|
Overturned |
2 |
1.23% |
MOST LIVINGSTON CRASHES HAPPEN BECAUSE SOMEONE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY
The second reason people crash in Livingston is because they either rode their bike or drove a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol or using drugs. The third most common crash reason is driving too fast.
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Livingston Traffic Law Broken Right Before A Crash
|
Number
|
Percent
of Total
|
|---|---|---|
|
Automobile Right of Way |
43 |
26.38% |
|
DUI or Bicycle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drug |
27 |
16.56% |
|
Unsafe Speed |
26 |
15.95% |
|
Improper Turning |
24 |
14.72% |
|
Traffic Signals and Signs |
11 |
6.75% |
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Following Too Closely |
7 |
4.29% |
|
Wrong Side of Road |
6 |
3.68% |
|
Pedestrian Violation |
5 |
3.07% |
|
Pedestrian Right of Way |
4 |
2.45% |
|
Unsafe Starting or Backing |
4 |
2.45% |
|
Unknown |
1 |
0.61% |
|
Improper Passing |
1 |
0.61% |
|
Unsafe Lane Change |
1 |
0.61% |
|
Hazardous Parking |
1 |
0.61% |
|
Other Than Driver (or Pedestrian) |
1 |
0.61% |
|
Other Improper Driving |
1 |
0.61% |
If you were injured in Livingston, it's a good idea to hire an experienced and knowledgeable auto accident personal injury attorney.
I am Renée Yvonne Gardner and I fight accident and injury cases. I have been the voice of injured clients for 15 years.
I have dedicated my career to fighting for people who get injured in Livingston and its nearby areas.
Livingston personal injury clients, please call me at (408) 214-5555 or here:
If you got hurt in Livingston, keep in mind that it's important to hire a good attorney from the start.
The insurance adjuster is not your friend - even your own insurance company will look for the cheapest way to get rid of your claim.
After an injury, it's important to seek medical care right away.
Some injuries can only be found by a doctor. Other injuries get worse if they don't get treated on time.
If you suffered personal injuries in Livingston, here are the Merced County emergency rooms where you can get checked out 24 hours a day.
Do Most Livingston Auto Accident Cases Go To Court?
Most Livingston auto accident and personal injury accident cases get resolved without going to court. Other cases have to be fought through the court.
In Merced, injury accident cases get filed and handled in the Civil Division of the Merced County Courts. In 1998, all Merced County Trial Courts were unified to form the Merced County Superior Court.
This happened because the voters approved a constitutional amendment letting Merced County judges merge their superior and municipal courts. Before then, superior court and municipal court were separate.
Currently, Livingston auto accident and injury cases are heard in a courthouse located in Merced. Accident and injury cases are called civil cases, unless they happen at work. If they happen at work, they're called workers compensation.
WHERE TO GET LIVINGSTON ACCIDENT POLICE REPORTS
Here is the contact information for the Livingston Police Department in case you need to reach them regarding the accident:
Livingston Police Department
1446 C Street
Livingston, CA, CA 95334
Non-emergency: (209) 394-7916
But, if your Livingston accident happened on State Route 99, then the CHP Merced might have your report. Here's their contact information. The CHP Merced, located in Livingston, patrols Livingston freeways:
If you got hurt in Livingston, I can help. Here are some of the Livingston crash types that I can handle:
- Bicycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Drunk Or Drugged Driver Accidents
- Hit And Run Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Truck (Tractor-trailer) Accidents
- Uninsured Motorist Accidents
If you are going to fight your Livingston injury case in court, your civil case will be heard at this courthouse:
Old Main Courthouse
Superior Court
627 W. 21st St.
Merced, CA 95340-3744
Phone: (209) 725-4111
Website: Merced County Superior Court
Click the link for the latest Merced Superior Court Covid-19 updates.
The Merced Civil Court hears auto accident and personal injury cases that happened in:
- Atwater
- Castle
- Delhi
- Dos Palos
- Fox Hills
- Franklin/Beachwood
- Gustine
- Hilmar
- Le Grand
- Livingston
- Los Baños
- Merced
- Planada
- San Luis
- Santa Nella
- University Community
- Villages of Laguna
- Winton
If you were injured in a Livingston accident, please contact me for a free consultation at (408) 214-5555 or here:
Here are just some of the injuries I handle in Livingston and the surrounding areas:
- Back injuries
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Infection after an accident
- Internal injuries (organ damage)
- Knee injuries
- Loss of a limb
- Neck injuries
- Paralysis
- Senses: accident-related loss of smell or taste
- Silent injuries
- Wrongful Death
Need the hours and parking at the Merced Civil Court?
Here's what you need to know about the Merced Civil court hours and parking.
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If you got hurt in Livingston or the surrounding areas in Merced County and need a good attorney now, tol fight for you, please call me now at (408) 214-5555 or send me a message send me a message.
Let's talk about your case - the consultation is free.
My name is Renée Yvonne Gardner.
I am a Livingston personal injury attorney, founder, owner and attorney of Gardner Law, a personal auto accident and injury law office.
I represent people with auto accidents, personal injury and wrongful death cases in Merced county.
Livingston accident data provided by: Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), Safe Transportation Research and Education Center, University of California, Berkeley. 2021