Deadly Wheelchair Pedestrian Accident in Sylmar
Pedestrian accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury accidents that ultimately end in death because of the sheer force that a car or truck can inflict on an unprotected pedestrian. Recently, a fatal accident occurred in Sylmar when a truck struck a wheelchair-bound pedestrian and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
OnsceneTV reports that the man “was ejected from a wheelchair he was in after being hit by a Ford truck.” Sadly, the family of the victim will never get a chance to say goodbye but they do have a chance to seek financial and legal justice in filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The only difference between a personal injury lawsuit and a wrongful death lawsuit is that one involves injuries and the other involves death. Similar to if it was a car on car accident when there is a pedestrian injury or death, the civil lawsuit is against the responsible party and their insurance company for financial damages. Here’s a quick look at some common pedestrian accident questions we often get from our clients:
- Does it matter if the accident occurred outside a crosswalk? Jaywalkers get hit more than those crossing at the designated place and time. Yes, it matters because it means that the jaywalker played a role in causing the accident but it does not mean you don’t still have a strong case. California is a comparative negligence state when it comes to placing liability so the case will just assign liability to each party in the accident and reduce the amount accordingly.
- Can a city be responsible for a pedestrian accident? Yes. Whether it is a malfunctioning streetlight or a known dangerous intersection, there are many instances in which we can hold a city entirely or partially responsible for a pedestrian accident or death.
- How do I maximize the value of my case? The two best things you can do to maximize the value of your Los Angeles pedestrian accident case is to see a doctor and hire a lawyer. The first helps get a proper diagnosis of all your injuries and the cost and time it will take to feel better; and the latter helps make sure you get paid what you deserve. The other thing to do is not delay in seeing a doctor or hiring a lawyer—while you have time, don’t take it. Evidence is best fresh and the sooner you treat an injury the sooner you can start feeling better
Los Angeles Pedestrian Lawyer- Daneshrad Law
At Daneshrad Law, we are here to help you following a pedestrian accident or death. These specific types of cases are often worth a lot of money when you work with a lawyer that has experience with pedestrian accidents and Alan Daneshrad has that and more. We take all our cases on a contingency fee basis and are ready to get started today—call now to set up your free consultation to learn more! We would love to help you!
