A 15-year-old Fontana teenager suffered severe internal injures after being hit by a car on Monday, December 6th, the Fontana Herald News reported today. The accident was reported at 7:22 a.m. in the area of Duncan Canyon and Serrano, at 7:22 a.m., according to police. The teenager, who was not identified, was struck by a 1998 Chevrolet driven by a 66-year-old woman, who was not identified. The cause of the Fontana car vs. pedestrian accident remains under investigation; it was not clear who was at fault.
Fontana Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
In any car vs. pedestrian accident, police will look at numerous factors, including the speed of the vehicle, the location of the pedestrian in the road, and who had the right-of-way. If it is determined the driver of the car was responsible, the injured pedestrian may have legal rights to financial compensation for medical expenses and pain and suffering. In situations such as this one, it would absolutely be advisable for the parents of the injured teenager to speak to a California pedestrian accident attorney about the accident, fault and liability issues, and the victim's rights to compensation for injury-related expenses and pain and suffering.
Sources: Fontana Herald News
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