Elderly Man Seriously Hurt During Napa Pedestrian Accident
On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, one person suffered serious injuries during a Napa pedestrian accident. According to officers of the Napa Police Department (NPD), the accident involved a 77-year-old pedestrian as well as a passenger vehicle and happened on the north side of the city. The injured pedestrian’s condition has reportedly improved since the accident took place.
Collision Details
The crash took place at 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Jefferson and Rubicon Streets. The pedestrian was reportedly walking east across Jefferson with his bicycle inside of a crosswalk. At this time, a southbound motorist, reportedly on his way to Lucky Market, collided with the pedestrian. The elderly man was knocked unconscious as a result of the impact.
After receiving notification about the accident, NPD dispatched an emergency response team to the site. The elderly man was discovered on-scene with severe injuries and given treatment by personnel from the Napa Fire Department. Following on-site treatment, he was transferred via ambulance to the Queen of the Valley Medical Center.
Investigation
The collision remains under investigation by NPD at this time. According to police, the motorist remained at the scene and cooperated during investigations. While no suspected factors have been mentioned, police have indicated that speeding did not appear to have been involved. Collisions like this one are frequently caused by more than one thing and may include causes that neither pedestrians nor drivers have any ability to control. Such factors include pedestrian roadway safety issues, defective auto parts, and more.
Pedestrian Injuries
Pedestrians are very vulnerable and frequently suffer major injuries during auto accidents. These injuries tend to be even worse if the pedestrian is elderly. In these cases, car accidents are liable to cause trauma that has long-lasting effects such as impacted cognition, chronic pain, and limited mobility. Dealing with these issues can be very difficult.
Furthermore, injury recovery can take a long time and is often expensive. Injured pedestrians frequently need intensive medical care that can include surgeries, medications, physical therapy sessions, and more. If your injuries have affected your ability to earn an income, these procedures can be difficult to afford.
Getting Help
Fortunately, injured individuals can take steps to claim compensation for accident damages. This can be accomplished by filing a personal injury claim with the help of a trustworthy attorney. The payments available through injury claims can cover a wide range of damages, including both lost income and medical bills, as well as personal suffering, damaged property, and more.
However, many people aren’t sure how they can find an attorney with the right experience and skills to effectively take on their case. Because personal injury claims can be complicated, it’s important to know that your lawyer is right for the job. To learn more about finding a quality Napa personal injury lawyer, watch this video:
Other Blogs by Ed A. Smith, Napa Personal Injury Lawyer
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Napa Personal Injury Lawyer
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