Manzanita Avenue Pedestrian Traffic Injury Occurs in Carmichael
A traffic injury occurred in Carmichael on April 5 when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The crash happened shortly before 6:00 p.m. along Manzanita Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard, as stated in the incident report filed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The pedestrian that was struck was a 52-year-old, who was at the Safeway grocery store.
Sac Fire Medics Assess Injuries to Pedestrian Caused by Vehicle Crash
Emergency responders from the Sacramento Fire Department were called to the traffic injury scene to assess the pedestrian’s injuries. The accident is being investigated to determine how it happened by the CHP.
Why You Need Advice From a Carmichael Personal Injury Lawyer
Being injured in any type of accident can leave you with high medical costs from treatment and hospitalization, lost wages because you cannot work, and the pain and suffering that goes along with your trauma. If your injury was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, you may be able to place a claim for compensation against the at-fault party. This allows you to recover those expenses, which include:
- All medical costs from ambulance service to hospitalization, physician bills, medications, and rehabilitation can be recovered.
- Lost wages, including any bonuses, are recoverable and can be factored into the future if the injury is expected to continue.
- Pain and suffering is recoverable, which not only includes the physical trauma but the emotional and psychological damage your injury caused.
Causes of a Traffic Injury to a Pedestrian
Pedestrians are vulnerable to injuries in a traffic accident because of a lack of a protective barrier and easy visibility to drivers. However, pedestrians have the right of way, and a motorist who injures one may be liable for a traffic injury. Some of the ways a pedestrian injury in a collision with a motorist occurs are:
- In a parking lot, the driver may back out of a parking space or turn into a lane without looking carefully for a pedestrian.
- Intersections are prime locations for pedestrian accidents. They are usually caused by a negligent driver who makes an unsafe turn or speeds through an intersection without regard for someone who is in the crosswalk.
- Government negligence can be the cause of a pedestrian traffic injury. From poorly designed intersections to bad lighting or a malfunctioning traffic signal, the government entity in charge of maintenance, design, and repair may be held liable for a traffic injury.
- Intoxicated drivers are a major cause of pedestrian accident injuries. Because their vision, judgment, and reflexes are affected by alcohol consumption, not just pedestrians but other motorists are in danger when a drunk driver is on the road.
- Distracted drivers may be texting, chatting on a phone, eating, or checking their GPS instead of concentrating on surrounding traffic. As the number one cause of all types of accidents, a distracted driver can easily cause a pedestrian accident.
- Speeding is a cause of many accidents each year, including those with pedestrians. A speeding driver may lose control of their vehicle or spot a walker up ahead and not have enough time to stop to avoid striking them.
Carmichael Personal Injury Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Carmichael personal injury lawyer. When a negligent driver caused your injury, you may be able to claim compensation. This can cover the cost of your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. I am here to offer you free, friendly advice if you contact me at (916) 921-6400. A long-distance line is available to call for free at (800) 494-5400, or you can also message me online.
Million Dollar Advocates and the Top 1 Percent are associations I am a proud member of from California.
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Over the past 38 years, we’ve successfully handled many cases involving traffic accidents, pedestrian injuries, and wrongful deaths, among others.
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