Rochester NH Motor Vehicle - Pedestrian Accident
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MOTOR VEHICLE - PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ROCHESTER NH
This unfortunate accident occurred while the Pedestrian was crossing North Main Street in Rochester, New Hampshire on January 2, 2009. At the time of impact she was within the crosswalk, having come from the side of the street opposite to the Defendant’s lane of travel. It was not yet dark and area is reasonably well lit by street lights and a pizza restaurant located almost directly at the end of the cross walk. There were no obstructions to view as the vehicle approached the point of impact.
At the time of the accident the pedestrian was wearing a light blue jacket, jeans, pink boots and pink gloves. The impact occurred after she had crossed a full lane of travel and part way into the lane in which the Defendant was traveling. Clearly, in the exercise of reasonable care he should have observed the pedestrian.
Liability was reasonably clear the only remaining issue were the damages. As a result of the impact the pedestrian was thrown onto the hood and then to the street. The injury included a severe rupture of the ACL and MCL of the left knee with complete detachment from the femoral attachment. Reconstructive surgery was required. In addition to the left knee she sustained injury to the right knee and a significant contusion of the head resulting in loss of consciousness.
