Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

FRESNO COUNTY -- An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday after he was seriously hit by a pickup truck, Fresno Bee reports. The boy, whose name was not released, was crossing the street while riding his bicycle near Al Radka Park in southeast Fresno when a pickup truck traveling east on Belmont Avenue struck him. After the collision, the boy was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Cause of the November 15th Fresno Bicycle Accident

Based on the limited information provided by the Fresno Bee, it is not clear what caused this crash and who is at fault. It is also not evident whether the driver could have prevented or avoided this horrible collision. Hopefully, the Fresno Police Department comes to a conclusion as to what happened and why.

Bicycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

Following a serious bicycle accident such as this one, it is advisable for the family of the child to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Northern California bicycle accident attorney. If it is determined that negligence of the driver was the contributed to the accident, the child may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. Therefore, it would be well-advised to speak to a skilled attorney as soon as possible so important evidence and witness recollections can be easily obtained to help your case in a personal injury claim.