No matter how careful you are when walking in Bakersfield, there is always a chance that other drivers on our city’s busy streets aren’t exercising as much caution. When drivers fail in their legal obligation to give the right of way to pedestrians, accidents can happen.
And usually, when a pedestrian is involved in an accident with a vehicle, they are at a serious disadvantage in terms of protection. Much larger vehicles moving at speed pose a serious risk to every pedestrian, with injury or even death resulting from these collisions.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle on East White Lane in Bakersfield
A third pedestrian death in as many nights occurred Sunday, when a woman was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on East White Lane near 7th Avenue. The accident occurred around 7:00 pm on December 4, 2022 in Bakersfield, reported KGET.
The woman was found in the roadway with fatal injuries after the accident, with investigators and emergency personnel pronouncing her dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigators, but police are still investigating the incident.
According to investigators, the woman was outside of the crosswalk in the westbound lane at the time of the collision. Police say that neither speed, alcohol, or drugs contributed to the collision in any way.
The victim has yet to be identified, with the Kern County Coroner’s Office still working on providing a positive identification from family members.
Sunday’s fatal accident comes on the heels of two other suspected hit-and-run pedestrian accidents over the weekend. On Friday night, a man was struck and killed on White Lane near South Real Road and a man was struck and killed early Sunday morning on Stockdale Highway near New Stine Road.
Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Victims Can Rely on Maison Law
When you are injured or a loved one is killed in a Bakersfield pedestrian accident, the ramifications can be overwhelming for your surviving family members. The nature of pedestrian accidents mean serious injuries that require extensive medical care and a long and difficult road to recovery. And in the event that a pedestrian accident is fatal, your family will need to know where they can turn to pick up the pieces.
Every pedestrian accident case is unique, and has its own set of facts and circumstances that will determine how much compensation the victim will receive. Not only will you have to focus on your physical recovery, but you’ll also have to deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
Still, there are laws in place that allow you or your family to pursue damages and compensation, making sure your medical bills are paid for in the event that your injuries are so severe that you become permanently disabled. Further, if you or a loved one are killed, a wrongful death claim can cover the cost of a funeral and provide further compensation for your family in the event of your death.
Experienced and Compassionate Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Serving Bakersfield
At Maison Law, we know firsthand just how tragic and debilitating pedestrian accidents can be. Oftentimes, these accidents are life changing in a way that requires ongoing medical care and a total change in the way you live your life.
No matter what your injuries are, our team of experienced and compassionate Bakersfield pedestrian accident lawyers know how to deal with the fallout from these accidents. We will work tirelessly to hold the at-fault party accountable and make sure to get you and your family the much-needed support you deserve from the insurance company.
Contact us today for a free consultation if you have been involved in a pedestrian accident in Bakersfield.
