Elderly Married Couple Seriously Injured In Berkeley Car Accident While Walking Near Martin Luther King Jr Way and Addison Street
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA (July 11, 2022) – A married couple were seriously injured in a Berkeley pedestrian accident by the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Way and Addison Street.
Alameda County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 10:00 p.m. on July 9. A married couple, ages 74 and 76, were walking across the street when they were hit by an elderly woman driven by a Corolla.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help both of the victims. They were taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Berkeley Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the CDC, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.” The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are avoidable and due to some amount of human error.
- Nearly a third of fatal pedestrian collisions involve an intoxicated driver.
- Pedestrian collisions are more likely to occur at night when visibility is reduced.
- Many pedestrian collisions are due to drivers that are distracted.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than what would be safe or reasonable given the prevailing conditions of the road. If a driver fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in a lawfully marked crosswalk, they can be held at fault through a civil claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including.
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, insurance companies will often fight hard to deny any responsibility for a car accident. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Liability In California Pedestrian Accidents
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the married couple injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the two victims. It is our sincere hope that city officials will consider measures to help keep this intersection safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Berkeley pedestrian accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You’re always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
