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What Steps To Take For Child Injury In A Pedestrian Accident?

Contact an experienced attorney if your child has been injured in a pedestrian accident and you have sought the proper medical attention.<br><br>Hire pedestrian accident lawyer: https://a1accidentlawyer.com/<br>

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What Steps To Take For Child Injury In A Pedestrian Accident?

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  1. What Steps To Take For Child Injury In A Pedestrian Accident?

  2. In traffic accidents, 20 percent of children under the age of 15 (one in five) are pedestrians, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.The unique characteristics of children make them particularly vulnerable to pedestrian accidents.  The size of children makes them more difficult to see for drivers. Particularly in areas where children are likely to walk or play. Due to their age and underdeveloped brain function, children are less likely to recognize a traffic threat such as the speed or distance of an oncoming car.

  3. Who May Be Liable For Injuries Pedestrian Accident? • When driving through areas where children commonly walk or play, drivers should always be aware of their surroundings.A negligent driver who causes injuries to a child pedestrian may be liable for damages.Let the Anaheim pedestrian accident attorney help.For a negligence claim, an injured person-or parent of an injured child-must establish the following elements: • The motorist owed a duty of care to the child pedestrian; • A motorist breached their duty of care; • A motorist breached their duty of care, resulting in the accident

  4. What To Do If My Child Is Injured In A Pedestrian Accident? Even if you think your child has not been injured, seek medical attention for him/her immediately in the event of a pedestrian accident. Do not let your child speak to the driver if they are hit by a vehicle.The driver may get out of the car and ask your child if they're okay and speak to them.Make sure you document your child's injury from the accident throughout the healing process after he or she receives medical attention. Hire an Anaheim pedestrian accident attorney.

  5. What Can I Do To Help My Child Avoid Pedestrian Accidents? The hustle and bustle of your daily routine makes it easy to become distracted. If you are escorting a child, or just checking your phone for the latest news update, you may find yourself distracted. The first thing children should learn about pedestrian safety is that vehicles do not belong on sidewalks, so making sure they are in the safest place is the most important issue. When there is a crosswalk in the road, drivers are more likely to notice and stop for children.

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