[01-30-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Struck and Hospitalized by Vehicle at 101 Freeway

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while walking in the middle lanes of 101 Freeway in Los Angeles on Monday morning, January 30, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:07 a.m. on the northbound Hollywood (101) freeway at the off-ramp of Alameda Street.

The male pedestrian was reportedly walking in the middle lanes when a gray Lexus sedan hit him. The injured man was seen moving his legs as paramedics got him ready to be transported to the hospital.

He was taken to LAC + USC Medical Center for treatment. Additionally, a sheriff’s inmate bus stopped on the road to shield the victim lying on the right shoulder.

The driver of the car involved pulled over and cooperated with the authorities. A further investigation continued.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that the number of people killed in car accidents fell by 14% between 2007 and 2016. But the number of pedestrian deaths rose by 27 percent during this time period. This demonstrates a growing danger for pedestrians of suffering serious harm or perhaps death on the nation’s roads in the coming years.

There were 809 fatalities and 14,000 injuries due to automobiles in the United States in 2012. If you’re a pedestrian in California, you have a much higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in a traffic incident than you would everywhere else in the United States, according to the data.

About 6,000 people lost their lives in car accidents across the United States last year. By year’s conclusion, 88 people were dying every minute. More than 137,000 people per year in the US are hospitalized after being hurt in car accidents.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Be proactive and call the police when an automobile accident has occurred. If questioned further, give an honest account of what transpired, but refrain from making any assumptions. Victims of accidents are often in a state of shock and worry and may apologize profusely even if they were not at fault. The insurance company may use your good faith to dispute a claim on the grounds that you accepted blame for the incident in question.

If you require a copy of the police report, contact the local police station closest to the accident scene. If you’re uncomfortable asking for a copy personally, we can always ask them for one on your behalf. Fill out our online form and submit it. After receiving your report request, we will initiate the claim procedure at no cost to you. You may be confident that we will continue to assist you until we have received everything we need to process your claim.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles

In the event of a major or deadly traffic collision in California, a pedestrian has the same rights to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim as a motorist, biker, or automobile passenger.

Anyone who suffers injuries or loses a loved one in an auto accident that was the fault of another driver can file a lawsuit seeking compensation. However, submitting a claim to your insurer for compensation can be a tedious and nerve-wracking process.

Our trusted Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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