[05-26-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Student Pedestrian Struck by Car on School Grounds in Elk Grove

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while walking on school grounds in Elk Grove on Friday morning, May 26, 2023.

According to Elk Grove Unified School District officials, the incident happened at Franklin Elementary School on Dorcey Drive in Elk Grove early in the morning.

The victim was accidentally struck by the car’s driver, who happened to be the victim’s relative.

The student was cleared to go home after being treated at the local hospital.

Dedicated Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sacramento County

Pedestrians in California have the same legal rights as motorists, passengers, and cyclists. Injured pedestrians involved in an accident due to a careless driver might receive compensation.

You will be guided on how to proceed by our experienced attorneys, and all factors that could impact the settlement offer will be considered. We will discuss these factors during our free consultation.

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What To Do After A Pedestrian Accident

It can be challenging to think straight after an accident. How you react and respond at the scene of the accident will significantly impact the outcome of your claim. To prevent your personal injury claim from being reduced in value, consider the following suggestions:

• After the collision, call the police and ensure that an officer completes an accident report.
• Take photographs of your injuries, the accident site, property damage, the weather, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Photograph the license, insurance card, and license plate of the at-fault driver.
• Collect the names and contact information of all witnesses, including eyewitnesses.
• Consult a physician or other healthcare professional immediately and describe all affected areas of your body.
• Keep track of your injuries and rehabilitation. Describe how you feel, the care you receive, and any associated costs.
• Consult an attorney before accepting an insurance adjuster’s settlement offer.
• Avoid social media. Please do not make your accident or circumstances public.
• Contact a well-known pedestrian accident attorney to discuss your case.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are significantly more likely to sustain injuries in a collision. Accidents expose them to more harm than those inside vehicles. In recent years, automobile accidents have been the most common cause of pedestrian injuries in the United States.

Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, while other traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths and 137,000 pedestrian injuries.

A recent study found that California pedestrians are more likely to be injured or killed in vehicular accidents. California pedestrian incidents caused 55,000 injuries and 6,516 fatalities in 2020.