Philadelphia, PA (March 17, 2024) – Three children were hit by a car Friday in Southwest Philadelphia, police said.
The Philadelphia Police Department Accident Investigations Division said the accident happened while the children—ages six, eight, and eleven—were crossing the street near 68th Street and Woodland Avenue. According to a witness, the children looked both ways before crossing, but the driver swerved to avoid another car and hit them. Police said all of the children suffered injuries to their legs, face and arms. The 6-year-old is currently in critical condition. The driver remained on the scene, per police, though no other information was provided publicly.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their complete recovery.
Injury Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania
During the most recent year, research and data collected from the streets of Pennsylvania revealed that rear-end accidents were the second most prevalent kind of accident involving two cars. Due to the fact that over 20,000 collisions involving multiple vehicles take place annually in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, every driver in the state should drive with an increased level of caution.
Reckless driving commonly causes rear-end collisions. Drivers who violate traffic signals by going through stop signs are the primary culprits in most rear-end incidents in the state of Pennsylvania. There are occasions when it is very obvious who was at blame in a rear-end accident, but there are other instances in which it is not at all evident who was responsible for what.
When you are involved in a collision with another vehicle from behind, the other vehicle’s speed at the time of impact significantly impacts the severity of your injuries. The most common reason for rear-ending collisions is when a motorist comes to an abrupt stop or halt, which is followed by a collision with the vehicle that was following.
But if you were not at fault for the rear-end collision that seriously injured you, the individual who caused it should be responsible for paying your medical expenses and making up any lost income.
In the unfortunate event that a person is rendered unable to work due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident, the insurance company may do all in its power to avoid paying for long-term care or compensation for lost income and loss of future earning potential.
Thankfully, our skilled Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Spear Greenfield will be at your side while pursuing claims through the legal system across the Commonwealth. If you’ve been in a car accident in Pennsylvania, call us at (215) 600-0681. We’ll put you in contact with an attorney who is familiar with the laws of the Commonwealth and will assist you in making your case stronger.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to get in touch with Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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