[03-15-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Injured After a Pedestrian Crash in San Jose

One unidentified person was injured after a pedestrian crash in San Jose on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2022.

The accident occurred at 4600 Bolero Drive, near Continental Drive in San Jose, at approximately 9:40 p.m.

A crash was reported in the area, and emergency personnel immediately responded to the scene. They spotted one pedestrian with serious injuries.

The pedestrian was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Compared to people who drive their cars, pedestrians are more vulnerable to road hazards. Unlike those in cars, who have airbags and seatbelts, pedestrians have no protection that can avoid major damage.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States have become a major issue in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

California is one of the states with the highest number of pedestrian accidents. California has a pedestrian death rate about 25% higher than the national average. In 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed, with an estimated 14,000 injured.

Many pedestrians are injured in accidents in California every year, and a few people are killed. Many pedestrian accidents occur due to distracted, speeding, drunk, or reckless drivers. They also disregard traffic laws and fail to drive in the proper direction.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

As experienced pedestrian accident lawyers in California, we at Arash Law understand how to obtain the maximum amount of compensation available under California law for those injured or killed by negligent drivers, truck drivers, bicycles, or motorcyclists.

Arash Law’s skilled personal injury attorneys have years of expertise and understanding in defending California pedestrians who have been wounded or killed in pedestrian accidents, and they can assist you.

Our Santa Clara County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law are well-versed in the law that governs these situations. We spend a significant amount of time getting to know our clients and their issues. This enables us to obtain our clients’ greatest settlements or jury verdicts.

They must face the consequences for their heinous and dangerous actions. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call us at (888) 488-1391.