[12-05-2022] Marin County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After Pedestrian Accident in Novato

Authorities said two pedestrians were injured after being struck by a vehicle in Novato on Monday evening, December 05, 2022.

According to the Novato Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. near the De Long Avenue and Redwood Boulevard intersection.

The car was reportedly traveling west on De Long when it lost control before turning into Redwood in the northbound traffic and hit the pedestrians.

Both victims were transported to hospitals for sustaining moderate to major injuries. No further details on their current condition were released.

The driver assisted with the investigation, and the crash doesn’t appear to have been caused by either intoxication or speed.

The crash resulted in the closure of the road for roughly an hour while the investigation was conducted.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number of people killed in car accidents declined by 14% between 2007 and 2016, according to data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The number of fatalities among pedestrians increased by 27% over that time.

The number of pedestrians hit by cars and injured or killed in the United States is likely to rise as a result of these trends in the years to come.

In 2016, it was predicted that 5,907 people lost their lives in automobile accidents across the United States. At the end of the year, analysts predicted that 88 individuals were losing their lives per minute. In 2017, more than 137,000 people in the United States required emergency medical services transport via ambulance due to injuries sustained in motor vehicle collisions.

In 2012, car accidents claimed 893 lives and injured 14,000 in California. When compared to the other fifty states, California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Marin County

California’s personal injury legislation allows a pedestrian who has been injured in an accident to sue for financial compensation for their losses (such as pain and suffering, lost earnings, medical bills, and so on).

It is to your best advantage to speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys about your insurance claim for advice on how to proceed and what red flags to look out for if you want to maximize the amount you receive in a settlement.

Our trusted pedestrian accident lawyers in Marin County have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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