Philadelphia, PA (May 11, 2024) – An accident occurred on Saturday in the Fairhill district of Philadelphia, resulting in one victim’s transport to a local hospital.

According to the police, a vehicle leaving a gas station close to 100 West Lehigh Avenue struck a victim walking in the area. Authorities say the person was transported to Temple University Hospital, though their identity has not been disclosed, and their current condition remains unknown. The Criminal Investigation Department was on the scene, and officers requested that any witnesses come forward as they continued their investigation.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their family. We hope for their full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania

Over the last several years, there has been an upsurge in pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania. In fact, during this period, there has been an approximately 20% increase in pedestrian deaths. Of course, parking lots, crosswalks, intersections, and congested downtown areas are where pedestrian accidents occur most often.

Furthermore, areas near schools and residential neighborhoods tend to have a higher rate of pedestrian accidents due to the increased number of pedestrians—especially children—in these areas.

Following the rules of the road, being aware of their surroundings, and driving carefully and alertly are all essential for drivers. After all, it is generally preventable to avoid catastrophic injuries or fatalities from pedestrian accidents, which are incredibly upsetting for the victims since they often cause long-term suffering and financial hardships.

Insurance companies often use various tactics to deny or reduce claims related to pedestrian accidents, thus exacerbating the situation. They have the option to downplay the severity of the wounds or dispute the insured driver’s culpability. Nonetheless, the Slocum Firm’s pedestrian accident lawyers are skilled in handling insurance disputes. Our commitment is safeguarding our clients’ rights.

We at the Slocum Firm understand what it takes to stand up for you and your loved ones. We will represent your best interests and work to ensure that you get fair compensation at every stage of the claims procedure. Call (570) 209-7376 to talk with our Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyers about scheduling a free consultation and learning more about how our team will protect your legal rights after an accident.