Garden Grove, CA – 14-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Being Hit at Garden Grove and Nelson
Garden Grove, CA (March 7, 2019) – On the morning of March 6th, a serious pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Garden Grove Boulevard and Nelson Street. According to the reports, a 14-year-old boy was walking to school when a vehicle struck him around 8:50 a.m.
When the paramedics arrived, they found the teen suffering from a minor skull fracture, broken nose, and broken jaw. They transported him to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment.
The police are currently investigating this accident to determine what caused the vehicle to strike the 14-year-old.
We are genuinely sorry to know that a teenager is in critical condition as a result of this crash, and we hope he fully recovers from all injuries without any complications.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Recent studies show that over 5,000 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2015, which equates to one fatality almost every two hours. The leading cause of these devastating accidents is driver’s inattention, which could be caused by cell phone usage, fatigue, food, drugs or alcohol, or even other passengers. For those who have been hit by vehicles, it is important to hire a California pedestrian accident attorney to help with filing a personal injury lawsuit.
At Brady Law Group, we have helped thousands of injured pedestrians file personal injury lawsuits after being hit by drivers who were not paying attention to their surroundings. We do not believe our injured clients should be responsible for medical bills if they weren’t responsible for causing the accident. If you or someone you know was hit by a vehicle, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.
Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.
