Motorists in Fresno County must always take the extra time to look out for anyone on foot who may be using local roads, crosswalks, and sidewalks. That extra vigilance is needed even more at night when visibility is reduced and the risks for defenseless pedestrians increase.
The National Safety Council puts out warnings every year to educate drivers on their responsibility to unprotected pedestrians no matter where they travel. They found that in 2019 80% of pedestrian accidents occurred in dark lighting conditions. For the year over six thousand pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents across the nation.
These preventable accidents cost precious human lives and leave thousands injured. If drivers can pay a bit more attention to the road and spend less time driving distracted many lives can be saved and many injuries prevented.
Pedestrian Suffers Major Injuries After Car Impact in Fresno County
A man received major injuries after he was apparently struck by a hit-and-run driver early Tuesday morning west of Caruthers in Fresno County. ABC30-TV reports the accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Brawley Avenue, south of Caruthers Avenue on April 20, 2021.
The California Highway Patrol says the victim was found with severe internal injuries. He was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno where he was last listed in critical condition.
Investigators say the man appeared to have been hit by a vehicle but there was no car on the scene. There were no witnesses to the crash. If anyone has any information about the driver or vehicle that may have been involved you are asked to call the California Highway Patrol.
Help for Families After a Pedestrian Accident in Fresno County
A serious pedestrian accident can leave victims to recover and family members to worry over them and wonder how justice can be served if the driver to blame is never found.
If a suspect isn’t located during an investigation, victims and families may still be able to seek support from their own car insurance policy. If the victim is covered by his or her own policy or is covered on a family member’s policy, support can be requested. The claim is filed using the policy’s uninsured motorist provision. This claim for damages would ask for help in paying for hospital bills and emergency services fees. Assistance with the lost wages a victim will suffer while missing time at work can also be requested.
If the family receives news that a suspect has been identified and arrested, an injury claim can immediately move forward against the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. The suspect will be facing criminal charges, but the victim’s civil claim can proceed separately no matter where the criminal case stands.
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Serving Fresno County
After a frightening accident caused by the negligence of a driver, contact an experienced Fresno pedestrian accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian works with victims and their families to make sure everyone is protected and has a future free from the financial hardships that can follow an accident.
Insurance companies aren’t required to inform victims or their families of everything available to them. Talk to a local attorney to find out how California law protects you after an accident.
