Two pedestrians were injured in a San Francisco car accident after they were hit by a car while walking down a road in San Martin. The Morgan Hill Times reports that the injury accident happened the evening of March 4, 2010 on Harding Avenue. A Toyota Camry, which was traveling north struck two pedestrians who were also walking in the same direction. A woman suffered cuts and abrasions while a man sustained broken bones cuts and lacerations. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. A dog, belonging to one of the pedestrians, suffered minor injuries as well.

Car Accident Causes

Apparently, the driver of the Camry remained at the scene. Officials say the driver was not impaired. However, they are still looking into what may have caused the accident. Officials say the driver may not have been paying attention to the roadway at the time. But it is not clear in what way the driver was distracted.

I sympathize with the two individuals who were injured in this accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. They will be in my prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were no fatalities, but five injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Morgan Hill, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In Santa Clara County as a whole, 22 deaths and 466 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2008.

Victims' Claims for Compensation

If the details of this news report are accurate, officials believe that this accident may have been caused by the Camry driver's inattention. The news report also states that this happened on a dark roadway, which was not properly lit. That could have in some way contributed to the Camry driver failing to see the pedestrians on the roadway.

In such cases, the injured victims would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer who will examine all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. If there was a dangerous condition on this roadway, which caused or contributed to this accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could also be held liable. Any such claim against a California governmental agency must be properly filed within six months of the accident or injury.

We are not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free confidential consultation to "not a fault" persons named in this article and their family members.

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