[03-20-2021] Los Angeles, CA – One Person Killed After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Burbank

A male pedestrian around his 60’s was killed after getting struck by a passing vehicle in Burbank on Saturday night, March 20.

The pedestrian accident happened at approximately 8:50 p.m. at Buena Vista Street and Victory Boulevard in Burbank. The pedestrian was reportedly struck by an unspecified vehicle on the roadway.

The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been established. The victim was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with the authorities.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident. They will attempt to determine the factors that may have caused the accident to occur.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrians currently make up a large percentage of traffic fatalities in the past 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have increased by 27 percent from 2007-2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent.

Pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injury and even death. This is because pedestrians do not have protection against fatal accidents, unlike passengers of private vehicles and motorcycle riders.

Statistics show that California is particularly dangerous for pedestrians when compared with other states. According to the most recent government statistics on pedestrian safety, Los Angeles County is the most dangerous county in the country for pedestrians, with nearly double the number of pedestrians killed as the next highest county.

According to the most recent pedestrian accident statistics from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, Los Angeles is the most unsafe county in the U.S., let alone California, for people on foot.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Los Angeles

According to California law, you must file a pedestrian accident lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. If you miss the deadline, you are precluded from ever pursuing a lawsuit to recover compensation for the injuries you sustained in a pedestrian accident. You will be precluded from seeking compensation in a lawsuit even if your injuries are severe.

A California wrongful death lawsuit must also be brought within two years of the date of the accident. A family member is precluded from bringing a wrongful death lawsuit if it is not filed within that time period.

Our lawyers from Arash Law are available 24/7 to help. 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.

Don’t delay, and contact our firm today at (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a wrongful death attorney.