[01-26-2021] Kern County, CA – One Person Injured After a Pedestrian Accident in Bakersfield

An unidentified pedestrian was seriously hurt after a pedestrian accident in downtown Bakersfield on Tuesday evening, January 26.

According to the local authorities’ initial reports, the accident took place at 23rd and L streets at around 6:55 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by an unspecified vehicle by the gas station for unexplained reasons.

The events leading up to the accident have not been established. The pedestrian was found by emergency personnel suffering from significant injuries. The unidentified pedestrian was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The driver that hit the pedestrian remained at the scene and cooperated with local authorities. Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries and, sometimes, even death. This is because pedestrians are more vulnerable to the dangers on the roadway compared to other motorists. They have no form of protection in case an accident was to occur.

Approximately 110,000 pedestrians are injured every year in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018, which had a 250 increase from the previous year. Pedestrian accidents are typically caused by distracted driving, speeding, intoxicated drivers, and drivers failing to yield the right of way.

Arash Law’s experienced personal injury lawyers have extensive expertise and knowledge representing California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accident cases. We have an intimate understanding of the law that applies in such circumstances. We take the time to get to know our clients and their cases in intimate detail, enabling us to obtain the most favourable settlements or jury verdicts possible for our clients.

Kern County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

It can be quite challenging to deal with injuries caused by a pedestrian accident. This can make it challenging for the victim to file the claim on their own. While waiting for the results of the official investigation, the victims are encouraged to pursue a personal injury claim with their attorney’s assistance.

Through the personal injury claim, the victim can seek financial compensation for both the physical and emotional damages that the accident has caused them. A pedestrian accident lawyer from Arash Law will help you stay one step ahead of the insurance company or responsible party and avoid mistakes that would jeopardize your claim.

Our attorneys will also perform an immediate investigation to gather evidence while it is still available. We can also handle talks with the insurance company, calculate your damages, and use proven legal strategies during settlement negotiations and potential litigation.

We have helped our injured clients recover more than $750 million. Our law firm’s experienced personal injury attorneys are available at any time — day or night 365 days per year — to answer your questions and provide you with expert legal guidance. Call (888) 488-1391 today to arrange a free consultation, or use our contact form to reach us online.