Parking Lot Collision With Walker Causes a Major Injury
A pedestrian major injury was reported in Sacramento on July 1 after the individual on foot was struck in a parking lot by a motor vehicle. The accident happened shortly after 10:00 in the morning at the Quick Stop at Florin Road and Florin Perkins Road, according to the traffic accident report by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Medics with the Sacramento Fire Department arrived to assess the patient, and it was determined that the walker had suffered a major injury. The patient was then taken to a nearby hospital.
Pedestrian Injuries Caused by a Motor Vehicle Collision
Pedestrians are vulnerable to injuries when struck by a motor vehicle, and the risk of significant trauma or death increases with the speed of impact. Some of the most common injuries a walker suffers are:
- Injuries to the lower extremities: Adults are usually struck on the upper leg, knee, or pelvis when hit by a vehicle because of the height of the bumper. Being struck this way can cause a major injury.
- Head injuries: When a pedestrian is tossed into the air by the impact of a motor vehicle, he or she often strikes the windshield or the hood, which can result in a major injury to the head or cause a TBI.
- Injuries to the torso: When a pedestrian is struck by a larger vehicle, they may experience trauma to the rib cage or abdomen, which might include organ damage. When a major injury occurs to the abdominal area, it often requires surgical intervention because it can be life-threatening.
What Can Affect the Risk of a Major Injury in a Walker/Vehicle Accident?
An impact directly on a walker can cause the most serious injuries. Other factors that can influence the severity of injuries or risk of fatalities are:
- The height and age of the pedestrian can make the difference between a slight or major injury and fatality.
- The shape and size of the vehicle matters when it comes to a major injury. The larger the vehicle, the more dangerous it is.
- The location of the pedestrian at the time of the accident is a factor in whether or not they suffer a major injury. A glancing blow will cause less trauma than one that strikes a person on foot directly in front of the vehicle.
- The speed the vehicle is traveling at has a direct relationship with the severity of injuries and the risk of fatalities.
- The hood of the vehicle as well as the windshield and bumper can make a difference in the amount of trauma caused to a pedestrian. For example, an older vehicle with a metal bumper would do more damage than one constructed of plastic.
Recovering Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident Injury
Because of their vulnerability, a major injury is commonly suffered by a walker who has been struck by a motor vehicle. The injury can lead to pain and suffering, a lengthy stay in the hospital and recuperative period as well as lost wages because the injured party cannot work. However, a personal injury lawyer may be able to recover those monetary losses and get compensation for your pain and suffering if an at-fault driver caused your injuries.
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