Vehicle collides with food truck in Austin, Texas; 11 hurt
by Benjamin Treviño | April 12th, 2022 | Auto Accident
(Austin, TX) 11 people were injured in Austin when a two-vehicle collision sent one of the vehicles barreling a crowd of bystanders. The accident happened April 8 in a Barton Springs area of Austin known for its numerous street vendors.
Authorities say two cars collided on a public street, and the force of the impact sent one of the vehicles careening toward a crowd of people gathered around an Asian ice cream truck. In all, 11 adults were injured, but EMS workers at the scene said only nine were taken to the hospital, including the driver of one of the vehicles.
Two of the victims were said to have serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, according to EMS officials.
Bystander Injuries and Personal Injury Cases
The accident described above is a prime example of how innocent bystanders can be injured through no fault of their own. Anyone who is injured as a third party resulting from the crash can justifiably be compensated for their injuries.
Potential Damages
Potential damages that can be awarded to victims following a car-pedestrian accident may include compensation for medical bills, lost wages for time away from work, and other economic losses. Damages could also be available for non-economic pain-and-suffering, which is often the most valuable part of the accident injury settlement.
This is also the part of a settlement that insurance companies tend to defend most rigorously. Having an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side who understands the law can be the difference in whether the suit is successful, and how much compensation is recovered.
What the J. Gonzalez Law Firm can Do
Pedestrians who are injured in these types of rare accidents are often at a disadvantage when trying to handle their own personal injury claim. Insurance companies will try to use only the official accident report, and they will also try to settle quickly, and for the least amount of money possible. Don’t fall for it.
The injury attorneys at J. Gonzalez Law Firm can inspect all of the case evidence, and even question witnesses if they believe there is a potential for significant damages. Never let an insurance company deny you full compensation for injuries sustained as an innocent bystander. Call 1-800-CAR CRASH today!
Source: https://www.krgv.com/news/vehicle-collides-with-food-truck-in-austin-texas-11-hurt
