Man Seriously Injured In Malibu Pedestrian Accident Along The Pacific Coast Highway
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA (August 27, 2022) – A man was seriously injured in a Malibu car accident on the 22000 block of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. A man was struck by a vehicle under unclear circumstances.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was flown to a trauma center with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Malibu Pedestrian Accidents
Los Angeles County has some of the highest instances of pedestrian accidents in all of California. According to the Centers For Disease Control, “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.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before turns.
- Drivers should scan the road and remain vigilant at all times.
- Drivers should reduce their speed when pedestrians are nearby.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if a pedestrian is outside of a lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to reduce their speed and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Any person that is injured in a car 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, insurance companies will do everything in their power to avoid helping accident victims. This is why it is so crucial that evidence is properly preserved after any collision.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Malibu 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 victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
