Pedestrians in Los Angeles County face plenty of hazards caused by careless drivers. Those risks only increase in the early morning hours when visibility is reduced. It’s during these hours that drivers should pay even more attention to the roads and to pedestrians. Unfortunately, motorists often show less caution when traveling before the sun comes up.
A strike from a vehicle on a defenseless pedestrian will do a frightening amount of harm to victims. Pedestrians can suffer broken bones, head and brain injuries, and even have their lives placed in jeopardy. When the driver responsible decides to leave the scene without calling for immediate help, victims have even less of a chance to recover from an accident.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Carson
A person traveling on foot was killed in a car crash with a hit-and-run driver early Tuesday morning in Carson. CBS LA reports the accident occurred at the intersection of 220th Street and Avalon Boulevard on January 3, 2023.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene sometime after 5 a.m. Investigators say a pedestrian, around 30 years old, was struck while reportedly crossing the street. Tragically the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved reportedly fled the scene. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department later said that the driver made contact with authorities at some point after the terrible incident.
The Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Seeking Help for Families After a Carson Pedestrian Accident
Families forced to cope with the loss of a loved one are encouraged to seek support during such a difficult time. Close relatives such as a spouse, domestic partner, or children of the victim are encouraged to file a wrongful death claim.
This civil claim seeks financial support from an at-fault driver’s car insurance company.
These are just a few of the hardships a driver’s car insurance provider can be liable for:
- Support to pay for a memorial service and burial.
- Support for medical bills and ambulance fees the victim accumulated before passing on.
- Support for the guidance and care the loved one can no longer provide in the future.
- Support for the wages the loved one can no longer provide for the family in the years to come.
A hit-and-run suspect will face criminal charges, but this doesn’t keep a grieving family from filing a wrongful death civil claim immediately. The two cases are decided separately. A family can receive support from an insurance settlement even if a criminal trial continues or has yet to begin.
Contact a Carson Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
After a loved one has been the victim of a careless driver, don’t allow an insurance agent or adjuster to determine how much support your family should receive. They work for their insurance company and want to save money for their shareholders. Your family’s recovery is much more important than their profits.
To make sure your family is protected from an insurance company’s unfair practices, contact an experienced Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. Mr. Gasparian works closely with victimized families to earn them the compensation they’ll need to protect their futures.
