Major Injury Pedestrian Accident Reported on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
A major injury pedestrian accident was reported on August 18 in Sacramento in the North Farms City area. The crash happened around 8:37 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and 23rd Avenue. It was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that the pedestrian was struck and injured by a white truck.
Injured Pedestrian Transported to Hospital for Medical Care
No additional information about the accident was provided on whether the driver of the vehicle remained at the accident scene or fled. The injured pedestrian was transported to a hospital nearby for medical attention and treatment. The CHP traffic crash unit is conducting an investigation to determine how the collision occurred.
Factors Contributing to a Major Injury Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian accident resulting in injuries commonly occurs because of a negligent driver. The faster the vehicle is going when it strikes someone on foot, the more serious the trauma. Negligent actions by a driver that commonly occur involving pedestrians include:
- The driver fails to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
- Distracted driving by the motorist occurs when the driver is talking on their cell phone or texting.
- Fatigued driving and an accident involving a pedestrian often occur at night at times when a pedestrian is harder to see.
- A motorist who speeds can strike someone on foot, resulting in a major injury pedestrian accident.
- A pedestrian accident is more likely to occur when a driver is impaired because the driver has poor reflexes, and vision can be impaired.
Negligent Drivers Can Be Liable for Pedestrian Injuries
A driver who is negligent is often responsible for a major injury accident that involves a pedestrian. When you are hit by a vehicle, you are more likely to suffer serious injuries, including hospitalization, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The following compensation is often available to those injured by another’s negligence:
- Wages are lost after a major injury pedestrian accident because an injured person cannot work or earn income because of the trauma. There are also instances when people take sick leave or vacation time without reimbursement. Those losses can be recovered as well as other job perks such as pension or insurance benefits. A settlement is calculated if the injured person has to take a lower-paying job or is permanently disabled as a result of the injury.
- Your pedestrian major injury accident may result in medical expenses that can be recovered. Hospitalization and associated expenses, as well as rehabilitation, are included in these costs.
- There is compensation available for pain and suffering caused by the pedestrian major injury accident, both physically and emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs in a surprising number of people after an accident, and they need professional treatment. It is also possible to recover the cost of treatment.
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