A 58-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition following a serious collision in Hamilton. Emergency crews responded to the scene and rushed the victim to hospital for urgent medical treatment. CP24 reports that Hamilton Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are asking witnesses to come forward.
The incident is another tragic reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on Ontario roads. Every year, pedestrians suffer some of the most severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents because they have little protection from the force of impact.
For victims and their families, the consequences can be devastating. A serious pedestrian accident can lead to months of medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, and long-term physical and emotional challenges.
Anyone with information about this collision should contact the investigating police service. Witness statements and video footage may help determine exactly what happened.
Why Serious Hamilton Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Occur
Pedestrian accidents can happen in a matter of seconds. Many occur at intersections, crosswalks, parking lots, and busy urban roadways where vehicles and pedestrians interact frequently.
Common contributing factors include distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield the right of way, poor visibility, driver inattention, and unsafe turns at intersections.
Even when a vehicle is travelling at a relatively moderate speed, the injuries sustained by a pedestrian can be catastrophic.
Life-Threatening Injuries Often Require Long-Term Care
When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the injuries are often severe because there is no physical barrier between the victim and the vehicle.
Common injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Multiple fractures
- Severe soft tissue injuries
- Permanent disabilities
Victims frequently require emergency surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and ongoing medical care. In the most serious cases, injuries may permanently affect a person’s ability to work, live independently, or enjoy daily activities.
Why is it Important to Understand Your Rights After a Hamilton Pedestrian Accident?
In Ontario, injured pedestrians may be entitled to accident benefits regardless of who caused the collision. Additional compensation may also be available through a personal injury claim when negligence contributed to the accident.
Compensation may help cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, future care needs, attendant care, and pain and suffering.
Because evidence can disappear quickly following a serious collision, it is important to understand your legal rights as soon as possible.
Bergel Magence Helps Serious Accident Victims Across Ontario
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, crosswalk accident, or serious motor vehicle collision, Bergel Magence Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to help.
For more than 50 years, our firm has represented injured pedestrians and accident victims throughout Hamilton, Toronto, and across Ontario. We handle pedestrian accident claims, catastrophic injury cases, accident benefits disputes, insurance claims, and wrongful death lawsuits.
Our legal team works to secure the compensation clients need for medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, future care, and long-term recovery.
Your focus should be on healing. Let our team focus on protecting your rights. Contact Bergel Magence today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and learn what options may be available to you.