Pedestrian Struck at Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue
A 36-year-old man suffered serious injuries Sunday night when he as struck by a Ford Explorer in Orange County, the OC Register reported. The accident was reported at 10:03 p.m. at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue in Stanton. According to authorities, the man, who was not identified, was crossing the road when he was hit by a Ford Explorer driven by a 35-year-old man, who also was not identified. The injured pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to survive.
Cause of the Stanton Pedestrian Accident
The cause of this accident remains under investigation. It is not clear whether the driver of the Ford Explorer was driving negligently, or if he could have done anything to prevent colliding with the pedestrian. It is also not clear where in the roadway the pedestrian was when he was hit.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
If it is determined that the driver of the Ford Explorer was responsible for this accident, the injured pedestrian will likely be entitled to pursue compensation for his injuries in a personal injury claim. Damages that the pedestrian may be entitled to may include medical care costs and expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Because the costs associated with caring for serious injuries can be great, it is always advisable for injury victims and their families to speak to a California pedestrian injury lawyer before accepting any settlement compensation offer from an insurer. Victims may be entitled to substantially more compensation than is initially offered.
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