Woman Suffers Head Injuries after Gilbert, Arizona Car Accident
Evening time in Arizona typically means cooler weather as the sun goes down, and more people are out walking. It is also the most dangerous time to go walking on the streets because shadows on the road along with the brightness of the sun in drivers’ line of vision can be distracting and/or blinding. As pedestrians, it is important to wear reflective clothing and be extra cautious while walking during this time to avoid a serious accident.
One Gilbert woman’s walk on Wednesday was not enjoyable at all. She was hit by a car, sustaining head injuries at Higley and Houston (Arizona Republic 9/16/10). She was conscious at the scene but taken to the hospital for treatment. The accident happened at 6:30pm, at which time the sun is still setting. It is not yet known if she was crossing a street or hit on a sidewalk, or what caused the crash.
There were 69,000 pedestrian injuries in 2008, and another 4,378 pedestrian fatalities (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pedestrian Safety Fact Sheet 2008). These numbers are far too high for our most basic form of transportation. Those 65 and older and children between 5 and 9 years old are the most at risk for a pedestrian injury. To have a safer walk, the CDC recommends carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing at night, being extremely cautious in intersections, and using a sidewalk if available, or walking facing traffic.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may deserve compensation. As the experienced personal injury attorneys of Breyer Law, we may be able to help you if you call us at (480) 753-4534 for a free consultation.
