[07-17-2022] Orange County, CA – Three People Injured After a Vehicle Crash in Nutwood Street

At least three people and one uninvolved bystander were injured after a vehicle crash on Nutwood Street last Sunday evening.

The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Nutwood Street, next to Modjeska Park.

The vehicle involved was an Acura sports sedan.

According to the local authorities, the three people were inside the Acura, and one uninvolved bystander was hurt.

All the injured were brought to nearby hospitals in an unknown state of health.

According to the witness, the sedan was outracing another vehicle on Nutwood Street as it was traveling south.

The sedan finally stopped near West Woodworth Drive and the Nutwood Street intersection.

Due to the investigation, Nutwood Street will be closed in both directions for an extended period.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are unusual in traffic accidents because they are defenseless against approaching vehicles. Safety features like seat belts and airbags protect vehicle occupants.

On the other hand, if a passing vehicle strikes a pedestrian, they have no defense and are entirely open to harm. Accidents involving pedestrians are getting worse in the US. According to the Governors Highway Safety Administration estimates, 6,227 pedestrians died on American roads in 2018.

Crossing the street should never be done by a pedestrian. They are the most vulnerable to suffering severe injuries in the event of a serious accident because they are unprotected and defenseless.

In the Golden State, there are more pedestrian accidents. Around 1,200 pedestrians died in 2017, a quarter more than before.

The number of fatalities and severe pedestrian injuries on San Diego streets has risen.

People are walking more frequently to and from work, school, shopping, entertainment, and physical activity, resulting in a sharp rise in pedestrian accidents.

Compared to other types of accidents, pedestrian accidents have the highest risk of severe injury or death.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Liability is the word used in the law to describe responsibility. Liability in personal injury law denotes the obligation to pay for the victim’s damages on a legal and financial level. Damages are a victim’s description of both financial and non-financial losses. Investigating what or who caused the impact is necessary for a California pedestrian accident lawsuit to assign blame.

In terms of auto accidents, California has no-fault laws. The injured party should seek financial compensation from the negligent party after a pedestrian accident in Sonoma County. The motorist who struck the pedestrian will undoubtedly be responsible for the harm.

Accident victims walking have the legal right to work with a lawyer to pursue financial compensation for their injuries. Get in touch with the pedestrian accident lawyer at Arash Law to stay one step ahead of the insurance provider or other party accountable for your injuries.

Personal injury victims can get assistance from the Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law with the claims process. They can re-interview key witnesses, review pertinent video from the scene, and obtain the phone and texting history of the person in charge of what occurred. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney.