Young Boy Survives Being Struck by an SUV
According to the Gainesville Times, a young boy was listed in good condition at an Atlanta area hospital despite the injury he received after being struck by Pembroke Pines driver Brandy Senchisen. Georgia law enforcement officials are reporting that 13-year-old Josiah Jackson stepped into the path of the oncoming SUV driven by Senchisen. Because of the injury sustained in the accident, the boy was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare at Egleston.
The Pembroke Pines driver has not been charged in the incident as two witnesses who were not related to either the driver or the victim told police that the boy stepped out in front of the SUV. Police who responded to the accident indicated that the boy was well over 50 feet from the crosswalk in the accident that took place on Old Cleveland Road.
In this instance, it would appear that it was the pedestrian that was at fault. However, it is often the case in pedestrian-car accidents that the driver of the vehicle is the one at fault. When that occurs, it is in the pedestrian’s best interest to contact an personal injury lawyer if an injury has been sustained. A lawyer can help the victim get the compensation necessary in order to obtain the medical treatment necessary to recover from the injury.
In addition, if the driver was negligent, impaired, or in any way reckless, a knowledgeable and reputable injury lawyer may also be able to obtain a settlement for the victim that includes restitution for time off from work, loss of future income, and if applicable, loss of quality of life. Because a pedestrian is at a severe disadvantage when it comes to an accident involving a motor vehicle, the resulting injury is often quite severe. Consequently, it is extremely important that the victim have a lawyer who will aggressively pursue every means possible for a fair and just settlement.
In many cases, a lawyer can get such a settlement for the victim without ever having to go to court. The lawyer can negotiate with insurance companies, deal with bill collectors on behalf of the victim, even help the victim communicate with employers who are anxious to know if and when the employee can return to work.
If you have sustained an injury from an accident in the Pembroke Pines area, you may be entitled to compensation. Consult with a Pembroke Pines injury lawyer today and begin to build your case. Your lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the justice that is coming to you.
Lawlor, Winston, White & Murphey are seasoned personal injury lawyers in Pembroke Pines with a winning record of guiding accident victims through every detail of an accident case and ensuring fair and reasonable treatment by insurance companies. The Lawlor, Winston, White & Murphey team has tried more than 100 jury trials and obtained verdicts, judgments and settlements in excess of $100 million for their clients. If you need a Pembroke Pines injury lawyer, please visit our website at http://www.lawlorwinston.com/ or call our offices at 954.525.2345.
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