Accident on Rio Linda Boulevard Injures Little Girl
A small child was struck by a vehicle and injured in a Sacramento traffic accident on July 19. The accident was reported near the overpass for I-80 and the intersection of Rio Linda Boulevard, where it meets Phillipi Way, sometime after 4:00 p.m., according to the Sacramento Police Department. The little girl reportedly suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized for further evaluation and treatment. Authorities reported that impairment did not appear to be a factor in the accident. The road remained closed while an investigation into the pedestrian accident was conducted.
Minors in a Pedestrian Traffic Accident
Minors, especially younger children, do not have the knowledge or experience to always know how to avoid a traffic accident. In addition, they become distracted and don’t notice their surroundings. According to Safekids.org, over 15,000 children under 19 were injured in pedestrian accidents in 2019. Of those, 359 were fatal accidents. Other reasons children are injured in pedestrian accidents include:
- Children have not developed the peripheral vision that an adult has, making it harder to see a vehicle coming.
- Their hearing isn’t as developed as an adult’s, so they may not hear a vehicle.
- They lack the comprehension of what being hit by a vehicle would mean and the injuries.
When Your Child Has Been Injured in a Traffic Accident by a Negligent Driver
Injuries caused by a negligent or reckless driver mean that your family may be able to recover compensation. Contact one of our Sacramento injury attorneys for additional information. A first consultation is free, so you can ask questions, find out whether you have a case, and discover available options to recover damages.
Handling injury cases involving children can be more complicated, so having a personal injury lawyer at your side can make a big difference in the case outcome. Our traffic accident attorneys at AutoAccident.com have many years of experience fighting for the rights of those injured and will use every resource at our disposal to get you the best possible result.
Recoverable Damages in a Minor’s Pedestrian Accident
A minor child’s parents may claim against the at-fault party to recover compensation. Every family member suffers when a child is hospitalized after a serious injury. It does not take long for expenses and losses to accumulate. Many of these damages may be recoverable with the help of your attorney. The following are possible examples:
- Any and all medical expenses arising from the injury can be recovered, from ambulance and hospitalization to possible surgeries, testing, medications, and others.
- If the accident continues, additional compensation can be recovered for medical care.
- Expenses that relate to your child’s hospitalization and/or treatment can be claimed, such as parking.
- The time you must take off work to be at the hospital with your child is recoverable.
- When your child returns home, needed renovations are claimable to make it easier for them to get around.
- Compensation can be recovered if the child suffers cognitive impairment, such as a traumatic brain injury or permanent physical challenges.
- The child should be reimbursed for their pain and suffering.
Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento
I’m Ed Smith, a personal injury attorney in Sacramento. When you or a member of your family was injured due to a negligent driver or other entity, you may be able to recover compensation, which can pay for your medical bills and other losses. Contact us for free and friendly advice at (916) 921-6400. You can also reach us at (800) 404-5400 or via email.
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