Oakland, CA – Woman Struck by BART Train at MacArthur Station
Oakland, CA (September 17, 2020) – A traffic incident reported in the Mosswood section of Oakland left one woman injured. At around 4:45 p.m., on September 16, the Oakland Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of an incident at the MacArthur Station.
Reports show that a female was walking near the station when she was struck by a BART train. Crews worked to clear the first and third platform to access the woman. The police requested the power to the station be cut so they can access the woman.
Once crews were able to reach the woman, they removed her from the tracks. Medical personnel rendered aid to the woman at the scene of the accident and rushed her to an area hospital for further treatment. Her condition is not currently known. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Walking is often viewed as a safe and enjoyable activity. When sharing the roadways with negligent and reckless drivers, it can turn dangerous instantly. Every day, approximately 40 pedestrians are struck by vehicles and left injured across the state of California. These accidents can result in minor injuries for some. However, the vast majority of victims are left with broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and other debilitating injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. Many victims require immediate medical treatment for their injuries. Given the fact that pedestrians are vulnerable to the impact of collisions, they are more likely to sustain injuries that lead to permanent disabilities and impairments.
Many victims involved in pedestrian accidents have problems enjoying activities they once loved. Numerous people involved in pedestrian accidents are unable to return to work indefinitely. , the majority of these accidents are caused by drivers who act negligently while operating their vehicles. When drivers text or talk on their phones, eat food, chat with others in the vehicle, drive impaired, and perform other actions that take their eyes off the road, they are likely to cause life-changing accidents. Not only are victims forced to endure the mental and emotional consequences of accidents, but they are often left with extraordinary financial burdens as well. For this reason, it is crucial that victims injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers contact a pedestrian accident attorney in California as soon as possible.
The Law Offices of William E. Weiss has decades of experience assisting families with protecting their legal rights after losing loved ones in fatal collisions. For nearly four decades, California personal injury attorney Weiss has represented numerous victims who have been harmed in pedestrian accidents caused by careless actions of other motorists to ensure they get the justice they deserve. Our attorneys provide effective and aggressive legal representation for our clients to ensure they are in the best position possible to move forward, get the medical treatment they need for their injuries, and recover. We strive to ensure our clients get the justice they deserve after being harmed in preventable accidents. Contact Attorney Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to see what legal options are available for you.
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