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LODI -A Lodi postal worker suffered very serious injuries Thursday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Ham Lane, the Lodi News-Sentinel reported. The accident was reported at about 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2011, according to the Lodi Police Department. The postal worker, a 50-year-old Thornton man, was in a crosswalk on the corner of Walnut Street and Ham Lane when he was hit by a vehicle. He was taken to San Joaquin County Hospital, where he was listed in in critical condition.

Cause of the July 7th Lodi Pedestrian Accident

The Lodi Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. According to news reports, alcohol or drugs did not appear to be a factor, and the driver, who was not identified, was not suspected of speeding. It is not clear why the driver did not yield to the postal work in the crosswalk. Hopefully, the investigation will reveal exactly what happened, and who was responsible.

Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following any serious injury accident, injured victims or their family members are well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable northern California pedestrian accident lawyer. If the negligence of the driver was a cause or factor in this San Joaquin County accident, the injured victim may be entitled to recover compensation for medical care and treatment, lost wages and earnings as a result of being unable to work, as well as compensation for pain and suffering. While this accident remains under investigation, a lawyer can help the victim protect his rights to obtain maximum compensation for his injuries in a personal injury claim.

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A 14-year-old Acampo girl died early Wednesday morning after she was struck by a vehicle in Lodi, CBS 13 News reported. The San Joaquin County pedestrian accident occurred around 5:45 a.m. on East Highway 99 Frontage Road just north of Woodbridge Road. The girl, who was not identified, was apparently crossing the road with her sister to catch a school bus when she was struck. Her sister, who made it across the road and was not hurt, witnessed the accident. The victim was airlifted to Lodi Memorial Hospital with major injuries, where she died.

Cause of the Accident

The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the CHP. Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not clear why the girl was struck. The CHP will surely look at the speed of the vehicle, possible driver impairment or distraction, evidence of braking, such as skid marks, and other factors in determining whether the driver could have prevented the fatal pedestrian accident. At this point, there are more questions than answers as to what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accident Liability

Whenever a pedestrian is struck by a moving vehicle there is always the potential of very serious injury. Pedestrians do not have the protection of a seatbelt, airbag, or steel walls of a vehicle, or even a helmet that a cyclist may have. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to be responsible for the crash, he or she may be liable for the victim's death, including funeral and burial expenses, loss of love, care and companionship and other accident-related expenses. In situations such as this September 1st Lodi pedestrian accident, the parents of the victim may benefit from speaking to a California pedestrian accident lawyer about their legal rights following this accident. A knowledgeable lawyer can review the facts of the accident, explain the unique legal issues relevant to a potential wrongful death claim, and advise the victim's family of their best course of action going forward to protect their rights.

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