Monroe, GA – Child Struck by Vehicle in Pedestrian Accident on E Spring St
Monroe, GA (June 7, 2021) – On the first week of June, a child was struck by a vehicle in a serious pedestrian accident in Monroe.
According to officials, the accident happened on East Spring Street at the Mr. Quicks gas station. A 1-year-old child was walking in the parking lot when they were struck by a passenger vehicle due to unknown reasons.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were present at the scene. The child was immediately transported to Athens Piedmont for treatment of their injuries.
The area was blocked for a short period of time following the collision.
Georgia State Patrol officials continue their investigation into the accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Pedestrian accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents on our roads due to the fact that pedestrians have no protection from harm in the event of an accident. This is especially true when children are involved in these accidents, who do not always understand the dangers of the roads around them. In 2018 alone, it was reported that approximately 260 pedestrians lost their lives and many others were seriously injured. If you have suffered immense losses due to a pedestrian accident, you should be prepared to speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Due to the nature of pedestrian accidents and the fact that they cause severe injuries, it is important to have an attorney on your side following one of these collisions. An attorney will be able to answer any questions that you have as you move forward. For instance, what types of evidence will you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident? What deadlines will you have to abide by in your case? What should you say when you speak with the insurance company for the first time? These are questions that you can answer with the help of a Georgia personal injury attorney.
Our Georgia accident attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those injured in pedestrian accidents throughout Georgia over the years. We believe that you have many rights under Georgia law and will stand by your side in your dire time of need. Our attorneys can assist you along the often-problematic path toward compensation for aspects such as medical bills, lost income, therapy costs, and more. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Georgia at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.