San Francisco, CA – 11-Year-Old Injured in Traffic Accident

San Francisco, CA (December 7, 2018) In the early morning of December 6th, an 11-year-old girl suffered injuries in a traffic accident on Grand and Eucalyptus avenues. According to officials, the girl was walking in a crosswalk when a vehicle hit her around 7:45 a.m. Paramedics arrived at the scene and found the girl suffering from minor injuries. They transported her to a nearby hospital for further treatment. It’s unclear if the driver fled the scene or stayed and cooperated with the police. The accident is currently under investigatiom.

We hope the girl recovers quickly from her injuries as we understand how painful it is to get struck by a vehicle.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Studies show that one in every five children under the age of 15 suffered fatal injuries after being struck by vehicles in 2015. There are a variety of reasons why pedestrian accidents occur, but the most common cause is negligent driving. There are California laws that require drivers to yield to pedestrians no matter the circumstances. When proving liability, there are some cases where pedestrians are held partially responsible for causing an accident. For example, if a pedestrian walks into the middle of the street wearing dark clothing at night, they’re putting themselves at risk of being hit. The police are currently investigating this accident to discover if the driver will be held fully liable. Depending on what they conclude, the child’s parents could file a personal injury lawsuit on her behalf.

At Brady Law Firm, we specialize in personal injury lawsuits as we have the legal expertise and knowledge necessary to help our clients win large settlements. If you or someone you know suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, call 415-459-7300 to explore your legal options.

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.