[05-10-2022] Tulare County, CA – Pedestrian Accident in Visalia Causes Injuries to Two People

Two people are being treated after police say they were hit by a driver who ran a red light in Visalia on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of Demaree and Noble.

According to police, a car driven by a younger person ran a red light and struck a man and woman crossing the street.

The two victims sustained minor injuries.

The driver remained on the scene and is assisting the police.

This accident is not thought to have been caused by drugs or alcohol.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcycle riders are more likely to injure or kill people while driving. In the event of a disaster, their safety is in jeopardy.

In recent years, numerous pedestrians have been killed or severely injured. The number of people killed in car accidents decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of people killed while walking increased.

Last year, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States. According to this estimate, one person dies every 88 minutes. Medical facilities had to deal with more than 137,000 nonfatal pedestrian injuries last year.

The number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries in California is significantly higher than in other states. In 2013, there were 893 pedestrian deaths in California and 14,000 injuries.

Two of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents are speeding and failing to yield to pedestrians. An experienced attorney’s guidance is essential in these types of situations.

Tulare County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents are common in the United States. After an accident, you or a loved one may never know what will happen. Some financial assistance may be available to the families of pedestrian accident victims.

Those in need of assistance have access to a variety of resources, including legal and emotional support. For insurance companies, people who have recently lost a loved one are ripe for the picking. Contact a lawyer to ensure that your legal rights are protected as soon as possible.

Our Tulare County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to aggressively defend the legal rights of injured victims and seek compensation on their behalf. Loss of earnings, medical fees, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish are all possible damages subject to compensation for the injured victim.

Arash Law’s legal experts are capable of handling any case, no matter how complex. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.