San Francisco, CA – Pedestrian Injured in Crash on MLK Jr Dr
San Francisco, CA (August 16, 2020) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Golden Gate Park section of San Francisco left one person injured. On August 15, the San Francisco Police Department responded to the site of a crash on Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
Reports provided by authorities show that at 10:50 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, for unknown reasons, on Martin Luther King Jr Drive near the intersection with Sunset Boulevard. The pedestrian was injured in this accident. Medical personnel rendered aid to the victim at the scene and rushed them to a local hospital for further assistance. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this motor vehicle accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
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. 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 at www.WilliamWeissLaw.com 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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