Motorist Injures Pedestrian in Roseville
A 34-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street in Roseville on February 1 suffered serious injuries after being struck in the crosswalk by a motor vehicle. According to a spokesperson for the Roseville Police Department, the accident occurred on Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard near Blue Oaks Boulevard at about 3:00 in the afternoon. She was taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment and further evaluation. The vehicle that struck the pedestrian was being driven by a woman, age 23. The driver remained at the scene and was reported as cooperating with officers conducting an investigation into how it occurred. The roadways nearby remained shut down until about 9:20 in the evening. Impaired driving did not appear to be a factor in the pedestrian accident.
Accidents at Intersections
According to the Federal Highway Administration, intersections account for over one out of five fatalities to people who are on foot. Some of the most common causes of these types of accidents include:
- Failure to yield shows a disregard for those who are walking across the street.
- Speeding is a common cause of all types of traffic accidents. When approaching an intersection, the driver may speed up to try and beat the yellow light before it turns red.
- Running a red light or stop sign is another common cause of accidents involving those crossing the street.
- Turning against the crossing signal occurs when either the driver does not notice a walker in the crosswalk or simply disregards them.
- Drunk or drugged driving hampers a driver’s ability to use good judgment and affects their reflexes and vision. This often leads to an accident at an intersection. These types of negligence may be more common on weekends after the person has been to a party or gone out with friends.
- Distracted driving may be caused by talking or texting on a cell phone, chatting with passengers, eating or drinking, and other types of distractions.
- Fatigued driving happens often during the evening hours after a day of work when the motorist has been on the road for a long time, or the person keeps irregular hours.
Help From an Experienced Lawyer After a Pedestrian Accident
Our investigative team goes out right away to an accident site to scour the area for evidence. They confirm the accuracy of the police report and talk to witnesses. The investigators look for further evidence in the form of traffic surveillance and business cameras that might have caught the pedestrian accident on tape. In addition, they look for signs of government negligence that may be caused by overhanging branches, missing signs or malfunctioning crossing and traffic lights. Once all the evidence is accumulated, our lawyers take over. They use this important information to build a strong case in our client’s favor. This may be used either in a court case or in negotiating with the insurance company to obtain the compensation you deserve. However, keep in mind that a claim against a government entity has a much shorter time to file. This is why having an experienced lawyer by your side is important to ensure that a strong case is built and all paperwork is filed on time.
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