Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
A 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Tampa.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. at the intersection of West Waters Avenue and Riverwood Boulevard.
Deputies believe the boy was riding his bicycle when a vehicle at the intersection turned and struck him.
The boy received minor abrasions to his hands and was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital to be checked out.
The driver was not cited.
A parent’s worst nightmare is seeing his or her child suffer an injury of any kind and deal with the pain as well as the healing process. Sadly, many children are the victims of other people’s negligence, which can result in serious harm. Even worse, sometimes another person’s carelessness or recklessness can lead to the accidental loss of a child. When this happens, the parents may have the right to bring a claim for wrongful death and seek compensation for the loss of their child.
The last thing you need to worry about while caring for an injured child or dealing with the aftermath of a tragic loss is going through the legal process by yourself. At Whittel & Melton, you can feel confident that we have your best interests at heart when it comes to personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have represented numerous families throughout the Tampa Bay area. We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation, so there is no risk in consulting with us about your potential case. Call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online today.