Pedestrian Killed in Accident
Posted on Feb 29, 2012 1:15pm PST
A pedestrian in the San Jose, California area has reportedly died as a result of an accident involving a car. According to reports, the elderly pedestrian was in the roadway when she was hit by the vehicle. She was taken to a hospital for treatment, but was soon pronounced dead there. The driver cooperated with officers and did not appear to be under the influence. The pedestrian accident is reportedly still under investigation at this time.
Pedestrian accidents can leave those involved seriously injured. Those injured in pedestrian accidents may suffer from broken bones, concussions, spinal cord injuries, head trauma and more. These accident injuries can lead to expensive medical bills and future health care needs which can greatly affect your life when you are not prepared to handle new expenses. If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should contact an injury attorney to pursue a case against the negligent party who caused the accident. A personal injury lawyer will protect your rights through this process while working to recover expenses on your behalf. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury attorney to begin discussing the details of your case and moving forward with your case and life now.