[11-04-2021] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Seriously Injured After a Pedestrian Crash in San Jose

One unidentified person was seriously hurt after a pedestrian accident in San Jose on Saturday night, November 4, 2021.

The accident happened at the intersection of Tully Road and Huran Drive in San Jose at approximately 6:47 p.m.

A pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle near the intersection for unclear reasons. There is not enough information to determine what led to the crash.

The pedestrian was seriously injured in the crash. It’s unclear whether they were taken to an area hospital for treatment. Additional information about the collision is unavailable at the moment.

The driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The identities of both parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

People in the U.S. are very worried about traffic accidents involving pedestrians. A pedestrian accident kills someone at least once every 88 seconds.

2017, 5,977 people died when they were hit by cars. Another 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries caused by crashes in 2017.

Pedestrians are very vulnerable to the dangers that are on the road. In the event of a big accident, they don’t have any protection that could keep them from getting hurt.

Pedestrian accidents have also been on the rise in California, but not as much. Throughout 2018, about 893 pedestrians were killed. This was a 26% rise from the previous year. Then, more than 14,000 pedestrians were hurt.

Distracted driving, negligent driving, speeding, and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians are all common causes of this type of accident.

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys for Victims in Santa Clara County

Under California law, pedestrians who are hurt have the right to get money for the full value of their damages. Unfortunately, this can be hard at times. Even if you can clearly show that someone else was to blame for your accident, you will only be able to get money back to the extent that you can show that you lost money through valid documentation.

It’s important to show that you were hurt, but many people don’t pay attention to this part of the process.

The law says that if you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you can file a personal injury claim with the help of a lawyer. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident lawyer will help you stay one step ahead of the insurance company or the person who caused the accident and avoid mistakes that could hurt your case.

Attorneys have access to resources that can help them show that the liable party was negligent. They can re-interview witnesses, look at surveillance footage from the scene, and get the phone and texting records of the person who caused the accident. For a free consultation with an experienced Santa Clara pedestrian accident attorney from Arash Law, call (888) 488-1391 now, or send us an email.