LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. The accident that caused the surgery occurred Monday when Dodgers catcher Russell Martin hit a line drive in the stands near third base. It hit the girl and knocked her unconscious according to Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck. The girl was sitting with her father at the time and he rushed he to the first aid station. The Fire Department subsequently transported the girl to ...
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA – A bus rider called the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday when he thought the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Deputies stopped the bus, route 309 from Oceanside to Encinitas, at around 4:30 p.m. The bus was heading east on Encinitas Boulevard near Calle Magdalena at the time. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies determined the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. They subsequently conducted field sobriety tests. Based on the results of those tests, the 40-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of driving ...
A Seattle Pedestrian Accident Attorney Will Protect Your Pedestrian Rights
It does seem somewhat amazing that so many people are still hurt, just walking across a street. Sometimes they are hurt when they have not even left the sidewalk. Pedestrian accidents are very common, and if you haven?t had one, the chances are very good that someone you know has.
When you are hit by a car, a bicycle, a motorcycle, or any other kind of vehicle, it is pretty likely that you will come out the worse for wear. Few of us are strong enough or fast enough to outwit a moving vehicle, and when we are struck, the potential for severe consequences is large. Being struck by a bicycle or motorcycle can cause serious injuries, and being hit by any other kind of motorized vehicle can even cause death, so it is vital that you contact a pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible.
Many pedestrian injuries do result in long-term problems, even if they seem superficial at the time, and if you make the mistake of not seeing a pedestrian injury lawyer quickly, your evidence and your case may be long gone. So, make sure you seek the services of someone who is skilled in pedestrian accident law as soon as you can.
The other mistake that many people make after pedestrian accidents is that they agree to a quick settlement, just to pay their medical bills. This is always a dangerous mistake, one that could cost you dearly in the long run. You are well advised not to talk to the person or persons who struck you, and not to talk to the auto accident attorney or insurance agent without having some sort of representation on your side.
Recovering from any kind of accident can be difficult, and if you have been struck by a vehicle, it may be a long time before you feel like your old self, both psychologically and mentally. By talking to a Seattle pedestrian accident attorney who will take the case off of your hands, you will have the time to concentrate on your well-being and let the attorney deal with the rest.