Posted On: May 22, 2008 by Greenberg & Rudman

LA JOLLA, CA: ELDERLY PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR SUFFERS BROKEN CLAVICLE AND BROKEN ARM

A pedestrian accident has left an elderly woman recovering in the hospital with broken bones. The 71 year-old was crossing the street in La Jolla, California when she was struck by a car. The impact left the elderly pedestrian with a broken collarbone (clavicle) and broken arm. The driver of the car claimed not to see the senior as he pulled out of a parking lot. Have you or a loved one been the victim of a pedestrian accident in California? If so, please contact the Law Team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-ALAWPRO for your free and confidential consultation.

Pedestrian accidents are all too common on California streets. Even when walkers take all the necessary protective measures and follow all the laws, drivers still pose a serious and dangerous threat. A person on the road is no match for a hit by a car, bus, truck, or motorcycle.

broken_leg_xrayseries_6.jpgBroken bones are a frequent injury in pedestrian-related crashes. Impact with the vehicle and/or the pavement can result in broken arms, legs, pelvis, collarbone and more. Breaks or fractures of the collarbone can result in nerve damage to the area. Recovery can be extensive, especially when the injured person is elderly.

If you or a loved one has been in a pedestrian-related accident and/or suffered a broken clavicle please seek the help you deserve. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP offer over 50 years combined experience in representing the rights of the injured in California. Call us at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776), and we will provide you with a free and confidential initial interview. Let us help you now.