A 16-year-old boy suffered a broken leg Saturday evening when he was struck by a car in the parking garage at Grossmont Center, the San Diego Union Tribune reported. The La Mesa pedestrian accident was reported at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010. According to police, the teenager thought the driver, a 78-year-old man, would stop, and the driver expected the teen to stop.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
Based on the news reports, it is unclear who is responsible for this accident. However, after a car vs. pedestrian accident such as this December 18th accident in La Mesa, the family of the injured teen would be well-advised to speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer. If it is determined that the driver of the car was negligent and he is found responsible for this pedestrian accident, the injured teenager may be entitled to compensation for his injuries, including medical care expenses, any lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Sources: San Diego Union Tribune
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