After the sun goes down in South Los Angeles, drivers should be paying even closer attention to the road and trying to spot anyone walking nearby. They owe all pedestrians a “duty of care” which means they should stay alert to spot pedestrians and should slow down to make an accident impossible.
Pedestrians are owed this caution no matter where or when they travel, even when they are outside of crosswalks. Those on foot get this legal protection because of their vulnerability when compared to someone buckled up in a car and protected by metal walls. When a driver strikes a pedestrian they can be held fully accountable for the consequences.
Tragic Hit-And-Run Fatal Pedestrian Accident to Start Week in South L.A.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Monday morning in South Los Angeles. KTLA-TV reports the accident happened in the Vermont Vista neighborhood on February 20, 2023.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the scene near the intersection of Century Boulevard and Figueroa Street sometime after 2:40 a.m. Investigators determined that a man was walking in the street when he was struck. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Police say the driver involved did not stay at the scene. The only description of the vehicle that’s been released so far is that it was a dark-colored sedan. If you know anything about the driver or vehicle involved in this accident, please contact the LAPD.
Finding Assistance for Families After a Tragic Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
Families will never completely recover from the grief and emotional pain of losing a loved one. They should be free to rebuild their lives without the worry over the bills that arise after a tragic accident.
Those costs can include the expense of a funeral and remaining ambulance fees. The financial support the deceased can no longer provide might also leave close family members with money issues.
Families have an even harder time finding monetary support after a hit-and-run driver decides to leave the scene of an accident and attempts to avoid liability for a mistake. However, family members can still earn support even if a hit-and-run suspect remains unidentified.
When a suspect remains at large and isn’t located, families may be able to call upon their own car insurance policy. The victim may have had uninsured motorist coverage that could help out the family financially at such a difficult time. If the victim did not carry car insurance, he or she may have been covered by a family member’s policy.
When there’s good news, and a hit-and-run suspect is apprehended, a wrongful death claim can be filed against the driver’s auto insurance company. Families could file a wrongful death claim at any time, even when a criminal trial has yet to start. The two cases are separate.
Contact a Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you have had a loved one taken from you by a careless driver, don’t trust insurance companies to treat you and your family fairly. No matter what insurance policy is called upon, a Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer is a valuable safeguard to make sure everyone receives fair support after a tragedy.
Martin Gasparian offers a free case evaluation for all victims. It’s a no-risk way to find out about every benefit available to your family. Contact Mr. Gasparian to schedule a free and confidential consultation today.
