Menu
F
r
e
e

C
o
n
s
u
l
t
a
t
i
o
n

Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Pedestrian

On behalf of The Law Offices of Howard Kornberg Posted in Pedestrian Accident

Anyone who lives in and around the LA metropolitan area understands that pedestrians face enormous risk on the roadways, and not usually due to their own behavior. Negligent drivers are a plague for those who walk and jog in and around the roadway. We are learning that an 81-year-old man was recently killed in a hit-and-run crash in nearby Torrance.

If you need a pedestrian accident lawyer, the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg are standing by. We will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you need for all of your crash-related expenses.

What Happened Here?

In this story, we are learning that the 81-year-old man who was struck was walking home from his nightly prayer service. His name was Ghulam Ali Khimani and he lived just across the street from his local mosque.

Police reports say that Khimani was crossing the street inside a legal pedestrian crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene after the crash.

Khimani was treated at the scene, but his injuries were too severe.

This Is Common

All too often, pedestrians are struck and either injured or killed by hit-and-run drivers. Why do the drivers flee the scene?

We can only speculate that it is likely they are driving illegally. Perhaps they are impaired. Maybe they are distracted by their phones or driving on a suspended license.

For the latest reporting year in California, we know that there were over 14,000 pedestrian injuries across the state. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, they are almost always injured or killed. There is simply no way for a human body to protect itself from the force of two impacts – one with a vehicle and one with the ground. We commonly see the following injuries after pedestrian crashes:

  • Spinal cord injuries (with possible paralysis)
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Internal organ damage/internal bleeding
  • Broken or dislocated bones
  • Severe lacerations or amputations

Each of these injuries requires immediate medical care and, more often than not, long periods of rehabilitation. In some cases, a pedestrian crash victim is permanently disabled. The victim and their families often end up in financial jeopardy from a combination of medical debt and from income loss due to a victim not being able to work.

How An Attorney Can Help

We are tired of seeing so many pedestrians injured and killed due to the negligence of other drivers, but we also put some of the blame on poor planning and development by city officials. Whether in LA, Torrance, or Inglewood, you will be hard-pressed to find a pedestrian-friendly area.

At the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg, we want to help you get the compensation you deserve if you have been injured in a pedestrian crash. This can include:

  • Your medical expenses related to the incident
  • Lost wages and benefits if you cannot work
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of enjoyment of life damages
  • Punitive damages against those responsible

When you need a personal injury attorney, you can contact us by clicking here or calling 310-997-0904 for a free consultation.

Arrow Prev Prev Next Arrow Next
T

Tristan Crown

Rating Star
Howard Kornberg has been helping injured victims for over 35 years in
Read more
Posted On Google
J

John Dittrich

Rating Star
Howard's Law Office is undoubtedly the go-to place in Los Angeles for
Read more
Posted On Google
R

Robben Sprague

Rating Star
Howard Kornberg and his team were utterly amazing from start to finish
Read more
Posted On Google
M

Max Schafer

Rating Star
Excellent experience! Howard and his team are smart, competent, honest
Read more
Posted On Google
f

flerida hernandez

Rating Star
The Law Offices of Howard Kornberg were highly recommend by someone I
Read more
Posted On Google
T

Terri Barlow

Rating Star
Despite having to to deal with multiple family members and the death o
Read more
Posted On Google
M

Marina Salazar

Rating Star
What a great!! experience I had with the Law Offices of Howard Kornber
Read more
Posted On Google
P

Pamela LLJUBO

Rating Star
Working with Howard Kornberg and his associates is like having an exte
Read more
Posted On Google
E

E.J. Fortenberry

Rating Star
Mr Kornberg represented me very well in my case resulting in an outsta
Read more
Posted On Google
A

Anna Stovitz

Rating Star
Howard Kornberg did an impeccable job in representing me in my trial.
Read more
Posted On Google
A

Aviv Brawer-Cohen

Rating Star
Mr Kornberg and his staff are truly outstanding. Their diligent and ho
Read more
Posted On Google
A

Alex Saavedra

Rating Star
The people that work here are honest and straight up, Ana and Robert w
Read more
Posted On Google
T

Tristan Crown

Rating Star
Howard Kornberg has been helping injured victims for over 35 years in
Read more
Posted On Google
J

Josie Cruz

Rating Star
I took my "car accident" case to Mr. Kornberg for review. I had been t
Read more
Posted On Google
J

Jack Stovitz

Rating Star
Howard is an amazing lawyer who gets the job done. He's a great guy, h
Read more
Posted On Google
M

Melissa Schoenfeld

Rating Star
My experience with this office and Mr. Kornberg was everything I could
Read more
Posted On Google
H

HugznKisses De La Torre

Rating Star
Howard is a great person to work with and his integrity is unquestione
Read more
Posted On Google
M

Max Lasser

Rating Star
Howard is a phenomenal, exemplary, kind lawyer who will fight for you
Read more
Posted On Google
C

Charlie Shanes

Rating Star
I needed a good personal injury lawyer, I was injured in a car acciden
Read more
Posted On Google
R

Robert Leovy

Rating Star
Does great work and will go out of his way to ensure you get what you
Read more
Posted On Google
j

john nguyen

Rating Star
Friendly people, very professional, very detail oriented, and he will
Read more
Posted On Google
R

R D

Rating Star
HCK and staff are amazing!!
Read more
Posted On Google
C

Connie Kay

Rating Star
Positive: Responsiveness
Read more
Posted On Google
A

Alfonso Gonzalex

Rating Star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Read more
Posted On Google
Arrow Next
Arrow Prev