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Liability in Pedestrian Accidents on Del Rey Avenue in Fresno County CA

Pedestrians on rural Fresno County roads usually can’t count on traffic lights and crosswalks to keep themselves safe. They rely on the attention and focus of the drivers they must share the road with.

In fact, California drivers owe anyone on foot a special “duty of care” as they travel. Motorists must always monitor the road for the possibility of encountering a pedestrian. They must slow down immediately to avoid any chance of a collision with a defenseless pedestrian.

When drivers don’t provide this basic care, they can be held legally and financially liable for the harm they cause. This is true, even if someone is struck outside of a crosswalk. Drivers can be held fully responsible.

Woman Checking Mailbox Injured in Fresno County Pedestrian Accident

A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Fresno County, northeast of Fresno, Wednesday afternoon. KFSN-TV reports the tragic accident took place in the area of Del Rey Avenue and Herndon Avenue on January 4, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene sometime after 5:20 p.m. They determined that a woman in her 80s, walking to check the mail, had been struck by a vehicle. She was flown to a local hospital and was in critical condition at last update.

The driver involved remained on the scene to cooperate with the investigation. The California Highway Patrol says that neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in what happened.

Securing Help for Victims and Families After a Fresno County Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrians struck by vehicles can suffer severe injuries. Broken arms and legs are common. Traumatic brain injuries are often seen when a victim takes a blow to the head from the car and then again in a fall to the pavement.

The range of traumatic injuries makes it that much more important for victims to seek as much in compensation as possible. They won’t know how long it will take for those injuries to heal, or if those injuries could create issues in the years ahead.

Victims and their close family members can seek support by filing an accident claim with an at-fault driver’s car insurance company. This claim asks for help with all current medical bills and those expected in the future. The physical pain and emotional trauma a victim endures should also factor into any insurance settlement offer.

Contact a Fresno County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one were the victims of a careless driver, don’t allow insurance adjusters to determine how much support you should receive. They work for their insurance company and want to save money for their shareholders. Your recovery and your family’s recovery are much more important than their profits.

To make sure your family is protected from an insurance company’s unfair practices, contact an experienced Fresno County pedestrian accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free case consultation. Mr. Gasparian works closely with victims and families to earn the compensation they’ll need to get back on their feet again physically, emotionally, and financially.

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