Fresno, CA – A vehicle collision around 7:46 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the intersection of Tulare Avenue and Seventh Street left a male pedestrian in critical condition, according to KSEE.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man in his 20s in the middle of the roadway, situated in the westbound traffic’s number one lane. After receiving life-saving measures, the man was ultimately transported to a local hospital.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene, and there is currently no information regarding the involvement of drugs or alcohol in the crash. The incident is an ongoing investigation, and no further details have yet been made available.
Duty of Care for Pedestrians
California drivers are required to treat pedestrians with a special “duty of care” due to their greater vulnerability in vehicular accidents, which have a higher likelihood of being fatal for them.
Even in collisions without criminal charges, victims of pedestrian collisions may be able to file a claim with the insurance provider of an at-fault driver. Such a claim can provide compensation to cover such financial hardships as medical treatment and the loss of income due to injury.
Insurance companies will seek to minimize any claim they cannot deny, however, which is why the help of a good personal injury attorney can mean so much. A personal injury attorney can handle the legal details and advocate for victims, freeing them to focus on healing from their injuries.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
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