When you think of a car accidents leading to permanent brain injuries, you likely think of two cars colliding, or a single car hitting a guardrail. You may not think about pedestrian accidents in which the victim is doing nothing expect walking down the street. Unfortunately, this happens more than many people realize.
Read on to learn more about the case of a California teenager who suffered brain damage in just such an incident, and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, whether as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.
The consequences for pedestrians are almost always serious
Even when a vehicle isn’t traveling fast, the consequences of a pedestrian being hit by a car are almost always serious. This is because people are so vulnerable, with no protection from the impact of being hit by a car. This is why pedestrian accidents often involve catastrophic accidents such as spinal cord injuries or brain injuries.
An accident in January involved a long-term recovery process – and will continue to
This horrible situation occurred to teenager in California back in January. She was simply crossing the street at a crosswalk when a motorist hit her. This accident happened shortly after the New Year and she’s just now returning home to her parents.
Why was she in the hospital so long? Because she had many injuries. The list is long and includes fractures in her leg and pelvis, which made it impossible for her to walk. That saddest part is that she also can’t talk, thanks to a traumatic brain injury. The bones in her legs and pelvis have healed, but the effects of her brain injuries remain. It’s not clear if she will regain function in your brain, or how much, but the experts agree that it’s unlikely she’ll get back to herself, which was a young woman who loved playing the clarinet and who always made the honor roll.
It’s important that this victim gets access to world-class medical treatment
It’s not hard to see why she needs the best doctors she can get, coupled with the best rehab specialists around. She’ll also likely need adaptive technologies, and her parents may have to make significant changes to their home to care for her. All of this costs a lot of money – but at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we’re hoping that her parents have hired a qualified personal injury attorney who can help.
We are proud to be able to help families just like this as they go after the damages they’re entitled to. When a person is injured by no fault of their own, they deserve the best possible treatment and care. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, reach out to us now at 909-982-0707 to sign up for a free legal consultation. We’ll let you know just what your options are.
