Pedestrian Accident on Seybold Avenue in Modesto
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Seybold Avenue in Modesto on the morning of Monday, September 13, 2021. The crash occurred at the intersection of Seybold Avenue and California Avenue at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Details on the Pedestrian Accident on California Avenue in Modesto
CHP traffic officers responding to the scene reported the incident as a hit-and-run accident with injuries. Additional details on the pedestrian accident, including the description of the suspect vehicle and the sequence of events leading up to the incident, were not immediately available.
What You Should Know About Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Drivers are expected to follow the rules of the road and exercise due care in areas where pedestrians are likely to be present, such as at intersections and in parking lots. Disregarding weather or traffic conditions, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), and disobeying traffic signs and signals are some of the factors that may lead to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. All of these may constitute driver negligence. In such situations, an injured pedestrian may file a personal injury claim against the insurance company representing the negligent driver for resulting damages. This may include costs of past and future medical treatment, loss of earnings, lost future earning potential, pain and suffering, and more.
There is a strict timeline in California in which dictates how long injured parties have to file a case in civil court. This is known as the statute of limitations. Under the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, injured parties have two years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Keep in mind that this deadline must be met as failing to file may result in the court dismissing the case and the loss of the right to seek financial recovery.
Retaining legal counsel early in the personal injury claims process means that the injured party will have various options for recovering financial compensation. An accident attorney can handle communications and negotiations with the insurance company on behalf of the injured pedestrian. If the other party has limited to no liability coverage, the injury lawyer will work to determine whether the injured pedestrian has recourse in their situation, such as uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM and UIM). In situations where the at-fault party fled the scene, a claim may be brought under UM coverage to pay for injuries and losses resulting from the hit-and-run accident. If the pedestrian did not carry auto insurance but lived with someone who has UM and UIM coverage, a claim may be filed under that household member’s policy so long as the injured party was not excluded from the policy. Watch this video to learn more about UM coverage and how it may come into play.
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I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury attorney. Each year, irresponsible drivers crash into innocent pedestrians, leaving them with serious injuries. If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may be overwhelmed by ongoing medical expenses, lost income from missing work, physical pain, and more. An experienced accident attorney from our law firm may review the facts and circumstances of your case, investigate the incident, and build a strong case for fair compensation on your behalf. When someone else’s negligence left you dealing with emotional, physical, and financial consequences, you deserve the representation of an injury lawyer who cares. Receive free, friendly case advice from a member of our team at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400.
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