The woman was hit by a 43-year-old man who was driving a van that was traveling slowly through the  lot. Authorities revealed that the van collision occurred near the northeast corner of Broadway and Palomar Street around 6:45 p.m. but the driver had to be told by onlookers that he had hit the woman before he stopped.

It was then that the driver looked out his window and noticed the pedestrian lying under the van with her legs straddling the front left tire.

Could the accident be avoided?

There are so many variables that can occur with any given car or pedestrian related accident.  One of the very first questions that may be asked for example, is was the driver inebriated?  Seeing as he was unaware he had struck somebody, there is a good chance that was the case.

He could also have been otherwise distracted or impaired, a fact that investigators consider when such an accident occurs.

It would appear at first glance that the pedestrian   had done nothing wrong as she was not in the middle of a street when the accident occurred.  Forensic specialists on the other hand, could assess the situation to see if this was indeed the case.

What happens next?

When an car accident like this occurs it can take a bit of time to sort things out.  Once liability is uncovered, an accident victim can file a claim against the person responsible for their injuries.

A personal injury lawsuit is often times necessary to ensure that an individual that is damaged in a collision is compensated for related medical costs and lost wages.  For those who are seriously  hurt after a wreck or pedestrian accident, financial reparation can also safeguard their life savings, which may be placed at risk due to the cost of long term rehabilitation and treatment.

Contact a reliable personal injury lawyer

When you or a loved one had been seriously hurt in an accident, it pays to seek the counsel of reputable personal injury attorneys.

Our legal team at Slaughter and Slaughter is well equipped to handle your accident case and will fight diligently to make sure you get the financial restitution you need.  The money recovered can be applied to medical treatment and lost wages.  You can also receive financial damages for your pain and suffering.

Contact the law firm of Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free case evaluation and learn what you can do after a debilitating car accident threatens you and your family’s economic future.

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If a driver is preoccupied – say, with changing the station on the radio or trying to calm a crying infant in the back seat – the driver may not see the pedestrian in time to stop. If the pedestrian survives the impact, he or she likely will have major injuries. In such a case, you should obtain the services of an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, as the driver’s insurance company will assign one of its investigators as soon as the claim is reported to it.

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