2-year-old Boy Struck by Car Declared Brain Dead
Sep 13th, 2009 by ANorman
A San Diego car accident involving a 2-year-old boy has left the toddler brain dead. Victim Christopher Chavez was struck by a mini Cooper around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at the 3300 block of Idlewild Way in Clairemont Tuesday evening and was taken to a Rady’s children’s Hospital. The child is currently on life support pending organ donation. He was declared brain dead Thursday at 12:35 p.m. The child was struck by the car after darting into traffic.
When we hears a story about a child being hurt in a car accident it is difficult for us not to be moved. Our hearts also immediately go out to the parents who are suffering alongside their precious child. One also wonders if something more could have been done to prevent the tragedy. For example, even if the child darted into traffic, was the driver speeding? Could he have avoided hitting the baby? Only a thorough investigation can provide the answers. If authorities conclude that the driver is at fault, he is then liable for the toddlers injuries and can be pursued in court via personal injury litigation. Our San Diego personal injury attorney has extensive experience in dealing with auto accidents and catastrophic injuries.
When a child is hurt parents have the ability to receive justice via the civil court system. Call our law offices today to learn more about your legal options in this regard. You can talk to a personal injury lawyer for free and discover what you and your family can do to receive reparation as well as fair treatment.
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