Drivers in Los Angeles can endanger those on the road and on the sidewalk in many different ways. A motorist can sneak a peek at a cellphone text and suddenly be veering out of a lane and out of control. A driver might also be traveling too fast for stop-and-go traffic and suddenly decide to swerve off the road to avoid a collision.
These traffic mistakes and other reckless acts can place drivers and passengers at risk and leave defenseless pedestrians in jeopardy of a devastating impact. Pedestrians can easily suffer traumatic injuries in even a relatively low-speed crash. They may also endure life-threatening injuries after a crash.
SUV Strikes Chinatown Bus Bench And Kills Pedestrian
An SUV rammed a bus bench in the L.A. neighborhood of Chinatown Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries. KABC-TV reported the tragic accident occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Bernard Street on July 13, 2022.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene sometime after 4:20 p.m. They found that an SUV impact had left a bus bench crushed between the vehicle and a fence. One person was killed in the collision. Another victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the SUV was held by police while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident continued.
Finding Financial Help for Victims and Families After a Chinatown Accident
Families who must grieve the loss of a loved one will, of course, never completely get over the pain of such a tragic accident. Nothing can replace a loved one’s care and guidance. In the case of a driver’s mistake, families must often act quickly to hold the driver’s insurance company accountable.
Family members shouldn’t be left responsible for the costs of a funeral and ambulance fees. A wrongful death claim seeks assistance with these expenses and other losses, like the wages the deceased had always provided through his or her job.
Surviving victims of accidents must often deal with difficult and expensive recoveries. Filling a claim for damages against an insurance company can ensure victims get everything they need to pay for medical costs and recover financially from lost time at work. Family members can help injured loved ones file this claim in order to secure financial assistance as fast as possible.
Contact a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were the victims of a careless driver, don’t allow an insurance adjuster to determine how much support you and your family should receive. Adjusters work for their insurance companies 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 tactics, contact an experienced Los Angeles car 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 rebuild their lives.
