[09-02-2024] Butte County, CA – Man Suffers Major Injuries After Being Hit by Car in Thermalito

A man sustained major injuries after being hit by a car in the Thermalito area near Oroville, Butte County, on Monday evening, September 2, 2024.

The crash was reported around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Grand Avenue and 18th Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was struck by a sedan.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and no further details are immediately available.

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Pedestrians are the most vulnerable to injuries on the roads of California, compared to those in motor vehicles or on bikes. If you’ve been injured by a vehicle while crossing the street or just walking on the sidewalk, call Arash Khorsandi, Esq., and his award-winning legal team at Arash Law.

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Steps to Take After A Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party.

These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get all eyewitnesses’ names and contact information or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Wait to speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
9. Contact California pedestrian accident lawyers as soon as possible to discuss your case.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) shows over 500 deaths in California in the first half of 2019. In 2021, the fatalities rose to 1,108, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). That’s approximately three pedestrian deaths per day in California alone.

A UC Berkeley SafeTREC Traffic Safety Survey asked 1,298 Californians about their experiences as pedestrians or cyclists over the past six months and about any safety hazards they encountered. More than 22.8% of respondents reported “cars not stopping,” while 17.7% reported “cars going too fast.” About 18.4% responded, “distracted drivers (by cell phones).”

If you’re suffering injuries because of someone’s negligence, call our Butte County pedestrian accident lawyers immediately to know your legal options.