[09-23-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – A Man and his Toddler Suffered Injuries After a Driver Struck Them in Mountain View

According to a local report, a man and his young son suffered minor injuries involving a driver in Mountain View on Friday morning, September 23, 2022.

The accident happened around 11:10 a.m. outside the Mountain View Public Library while the child was riding a training bicycle.

The sedan driver struck the man and the toddler as they crossed a driveway on the south side of the building.

The two’s wounds were minor, according to the police. They took the boy to a nearby hospital for more testing.

According to police, the driver stayed at the scene and assisted with the investigation.

Alcohol and drugs are not thought to have played a role in the collision, and no one was arrested.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian hit by a car is much more likely to die or suffer severe injuries than the driver. Because they are not protected, pedestrians in a collision between two vehicles will likely suffer serious injuries.

In the US, the number of pedestrian-related injuries and deaths has increased. For a very long time, there have been an alarmingly high number of pedestrian fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while traffic fatalities fell by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

A recent study shows California has a higher than average rate of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In 2012, there were more than 14,000 injuries and 893 deaths among pedestrians in California.

Drivers failing to yield or decelerating too quickly are two frequent causes of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. If you file a lawsuit after getting hurt while out for a walk, you should hire an experienced attorney.

Santa Clara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Most of the millions of pedestrians killed or injured on the roads each year are not at fault. The victims of the pedestrian accident and their families will experience significant stress and difficulty.

Suppose you or a family member has been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Santa Clara County. In that case, you need to stand up for your legal rights with the help of a knowledgeable and committed pedestrian accident lawyer.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Santa Clara County help injured people file lawsuits against reckless drivers. We also assist people hurt in accidents in submitting insurance claims to their insurance providers.

Call Arash Law right away to discuss your legal options in more detail. We provide interested clients with free case evaluations. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us to get in touch.