Emergency crews were called to the scene of an accident in Lehigh County at approximately 10:21 p.m. Reports indicated that a pedestrian had been struck by two vehicles along the 500 block of East Emmaus Avenue.
Initial information indicated a woman was crossing on the south side of the street when a car hit her in the eastbound lane. The pedestrian then fell, falling into the westbound lane of traffic. She was then struck by another vehicle and pushed back into the eastbound lane of traffic. The second car drug her about 83 feet.
The incident, as terrifying as it seems, resulted in the woman being taken to the local hospital with serious injuries. However, she was expected to survive the accident.
Fighting for Long-Term Injury Recovery
Victims struck by a car in a situation like this will find that their future is filled with numerous challenges. Some have catastrophic injuries, such as the loss of mobility or serious disfigurement. Others struggle through months of rehabilitation and recovery, trying to learn how to live again.
Most pedestrians struck by a car will require ongoing medical support and care. They may suffer severe pain from the accident and emotional trauma as well. These are all recoverable damages, meaning victims can seek a claim for the value of those losses from the at-fault party.
To fight for fair compensation, seek the help of a trusted car accident lawyer. Set up a free consultation with a pedestrian accident lawyer at Kwartler Manus to learn how we can help you.