Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Hit by Vehicle
- May 16, 2022
- Barnes Admin
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Hit by Vehicle
San Jose, CA – A pedestrian accident occurred on the 2500 block of S. King Road on Monday, May 16, 2022, around 12:30 p.m. According to San Jose police, the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and was taken to the hospital with injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents
Last year, over 70,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in the United States. Anyone hit by a vehicle should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding the collision. This includes reviewing:
- Police accident report
- Timing of traffic signals
- Evaluation if crosswalks are located and striped per code
- Inspection of the intersection
- Video from grocery store, office building, or plaza on this corner
- Accident history on this road
- All eyewitness accounts of the accident
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- Any testing of the driver for drugs and alcohol
- Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
- Phone and texting records of the driver
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield right of way
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Inexperienced driving
- Fatigue
- Alcohol or drug involvement
- Backing up unsafely
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.
Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.
Location of Crash – 2500 block of S. King Road