[07-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle in Boyle Heights

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

According to authorities, the incident happened at the 400 block of North Evergreen Avenue in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood.

When the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived, the victim was unconscious and bleeding from the head.

The victim was taken to a local hospital by LAFD, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

The collision is still being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrians are the most common victims of car accidents. In a vehicle-pedestrian collision, a pedestrian is unprotected.

The number of people killed or injured while crossing streets in the United States has been steadily increasing for several years. More people are killed in pedestrian accidents each year.

Pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

In the United States last year, 5,977 pedestrians were killed. Every minute, 88 people are killed, according to the most recent statistics.

There were 137,000 non-fatal hospitalizations for pedestrian injuries in 2017.

A recent survey found that people walking in California are more likely to be injured or killed than those walking in other states.

Last year, over 14,000 people were injured or killed in pedestrian accidents in California.

LOS ANGELES PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are often attributed to driver error, such as speeding or failing to yield. Any legal proceeding regarding these incidents requires the services of an experienced lawyer.

Numerous pedestrian collisions may cause long-term problems that make it difficult for people to work. Some injuries can be costly and difficult to treat.

If you are seriously injured in an accident, you should prioritize your recovery over seeking compensation. The accident scene, the police report, and the medical records must all be examined by a qualified individual. If you do not work with an experienced Los Angeles County car accident lawyer, you may not receive enough compensation for your injuries.

Employees of insurance companies should not speak to you or ask you to sign any documents on their behalf, especially if they represent the driver who hit you. Arash Law recommends contacting one of our knowledgeable Los Angeles County pedestrian accident attorneys.

Arash Law’s attorneys understand how to work with insurance companies to better protect your rights. Allow our attorneys to fight for you so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Dial (888) 488-1391 right away to speak with one of our attorneys about your accident.