Omaha, NE (July 14, 2020) – An automobile accident in Omaha sent a young teen to an area hospital with critical injuries. Just before 4 p.m., on July 13, the Omaha Fire Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Taylor Street.
Reports from authorities show that a 13-year-old male was struck by a vehicle head-on on Taylor Street near the intersection with North 90th Street. The child suffered critical injuries and was rushed to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy for treatment. At this time, the Omaha Police Department is investigating.
Our thoughts are with the victim, their family, and everyone who was affected by this accident.
Pedestrian Accidents in Nebraska
Every day, around 40 people are injured in auto accidents throughout the state of Nebraska. In some cases, victims injured in these accidents are not inside vehicles at all. Thousands of pedestrians throughout our state are injured by reckless and negligent drivers sharing the road. In some cases, victims sustain broken bones, brain injuries, and other debilitating injuries that require hospitalization and extensive medical treatment. When victims are harmed in collisions caused by negligent drivers, it is crucial that they reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney in Nebraska as soon as possible.
Nebraska personal injury attorneys at Dyer Law PC wholeheartedly believe that victims deserve to recover from their accidents. For this reason, our attorneys advocate on behalf of victims to ensure they collect full and fair compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens they face. If you have been injured in an accident, as a result of another driver’s negligence, contact our personal injury law firm in Omaha at (402) 393-7529 to meet with our team to discuss your case.
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