[01-17-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Injured After a Skateboard Accident in Valencia

One person was hurt after a skateboard crash in Valencia on Friday evening, January 14, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened at around 7:00 p.m. in the 23000 block of Via Barra in Valencia.

An unidentified person was riding a skateboard when he was suddenly struck by a passing vehicle for unclear reasons.

The rider was rushed to an area hospital with unspecified injuries. The identity of the victim and his condition have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Skateboard Accident Statistics

Skateboarding is a lot of fun, but it also has a high risk of injury. Approximately 70,000 injuries demand a trip to the emergency department each year.

Over 98,000 people were treated in hospital emergency departments in 2017 after getting hurt while skating. According to Injury Facts, over 47,000 injuries happened in people aged 15 to 24.

According to the National Safety Council, 125,145 skateboarder injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2015.

Skateboarders are considered pedestrians in California, so riding a skateboard through a crosswalk is legal. Due to the speed at which skateboarders travel, a vehicle will have less time to see the skateboarder on the road.

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in California. In 2017, the number of pedestrian deaths jumped by roughly a quarter to about 1,200. Over 14,000 pedestrians have been harmed between then and now.

The most prevalent causes of pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, intoxicated driving, and failure to give the right of way.

Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims

A personal injury attorney is not just for litigating disputes in California courtrooms. An injury attorney at Arash Law in Los Angeles can represent you throughout the entire legal process that your claim may entail. Injured people are entitled to compensation under the law for their suffering. You are entitled to compensation if another person or company was negligent and you were injured as a result. Car accident attorneys protect this right.

The first step is to identify all potential defendants liable for your damages. Afterward, they file a claim with all of the insurance companies responsible for covering the accident. Doing so necessitates a lot of paperwork, paperwork, and administrative effort.

You can count on your Arash Law personal injury attorney in Los Angeles to handle these matters and more on your behalf. If your case does move to litigation, your attorney will be able to represent you.

All (888) 488-1391 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles. The law entitles you to full and fair compensation from a negligent party for all the losses you have sustained as the result of any personal injury.