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Man In A Wheelchair Struck By A Vehicle

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

When you are in and around the roadways of the city, you should not have to worry about the actions of a negligent driver causing you harm. However, if you need a pedestrian accident lawyer, we are here to help. At the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg, we are ready to step in on your case. We know that pedestrian crashes can lead to major expenses, so let us get to work securing the compensation you deserve. Today, we want to discuss a recent hit-and-run case involving a man in a wheelchair.

What Happened In This Case?

We have learned of a case that happened in late June that we want to bring to your attention. Police say that on June 29, a man in a wheelchair was struck by a hit-and-run driver while he was crossing the street in Santa Ana.

The collision happened at the intersection of First and Townsend streets. When police arrived, they found the victim in the roadway.

“The pedestrian was initially found to have a faint pulse and shallow breathing before all signs of life ceased,” the police department said in a news release. Officers performed CPR until OC Fire Authority paramedics took over. The victim was taken to the hospital and was in extremely critical condition.

The driver who struck the man in the wheelchair fled the scene and, as of this writing, has not been apprehended.

California Pedestrian Accidents Are Often Severe

Why did the incident above occur?

Why did the driver flee the scene?

We can only speculate at this point, but we know that many pedestrian crashes happen due to the negligence of a driver. We often find that these cases revolve around impaired or distracted drivers. Most of them happen in areas where the pedestrian has the right-of-way, such as intersections, sidewalks, and crosswalks.

For the latest reporting year, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) says that there were 15,200 California pedestrian accident injuries in 2017. During that year, there were 811 California pedestrian crash deaths.

  • California pedestrian crash deaths have increased by 14.2% from 2013 to 2017.
  • The trend of both injuries and fatalities is increasing steadily each year.

Let Us Get To Work On Your Behalf Today

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a pedestrian crash that was caused by another person’s negligence, please seek legal assistance now. At the Law Offices of Howard Kornberg, we are ready to get to work on your behalf. Our knowledgeable and experienced team will investigate your incident so we can secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:

  • Compensation for your medical bills (current and future)
  • Lost wages if you are unable to work
  • General household expenses
  • Possible physical therapy expenses
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Possible punitive damages against the person responsible

If you need a pedestrian accident lawyer, you can contact us by clicking here or calling 310-997-0904 for a free consultation.

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