[10-26-2021] San Diego County, CA – Woman Injured After a Pedestrian Accident in Logan Heights

An unidentified female pedestrian was injured after getting struck by a passing vehicle in Logan Heights on Tuesday morning, October 26.

The crash happened at around 10:15 a.m. on National Avenue, close to 31st Street in Logan Heights.

A passing gray Toyota Camry struck the woman for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

The unidentified woman sustained minor injuries in the crash. She was immediately transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The Toyota Camry driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The driver was uninjured in the mishap.

Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian traffic accidents have risen over the years in the United States. Every 88 seconds, there is a pedestrian accident resulting in death. In 2017, auto accidents claimed the lives of 5,977 pedestrians in the United States. In 2017, 137,000 non-fatal crash-related injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms across the United States and Canada.

It is hazardous to cross the street if you are not familiar with the area. A severe accident puts pedestrians at risk of serious injury because they are unprotected. Pedestrian accidents are prevalent in California. In comparison to the national average, California has a 25 percent higher pedestrian fatality rate.

In 2018, 893 pedestrians died, and 14,000 were injured on the streets of the United States.  The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are drunk driving, distracted driving, and drugged driving. A drunk driver caused the accident in this instance.

San Diego Personal Injury Attorney for Victims

Pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injuries to the victims. Common pedestrian injuries are head traumas, such as concussions or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injury, and many other debilitating injuries. Many pedestrian accidents can lead to long-term impairments that can affect their ability to function. Some injuries can be challenging to treat, and they can also be costly.

California law provides compensation for victims of wrongful acts, including motor vehicle accidents, for physical, financial, and emotional injuries. There are two types of damages in a personal injury plaintiff can request; economic and non-economic.

You have a legal right to a personal injury claim with the help of an advocate if you are injured in a pedestrian accident. The pedestrian accident lawyer of Arash Law will help you to stay a step ahead of the insurance company or the party responsible and to avoid errors that jeopardize your claim.

Every case is unique, and our San Diego personal injury attorneys from Arash Law approach each client as an individual with special needs. Your damages are likely not the same as those incurred by another party. Our team examines all pieces of evidence to ensure we craft the most compelling case possible.