The value of a Waco personal injury claim is ultimately based on the damages a victim may receive. Legally speaking, the term “damages” refers to money claimed by a victim, or conversely, the amount of money ordered to be paid to a person as injury compensation. Texas law recognizes two distinct classes of damages in a personal injury matter: General Damages and Special Damages.

General damages, or sometimes referred to as non-economic damages, are used to quantify a loss that does not have a tangible value associated with it. These damages are subjective in nature and vary depending on the situation and the person claiming them.
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March 7, 2012--San Francisco, CA--A little girl was struck by a Jeep this morning as she and her mother attempted to cross a street near San Francisco's Polk Gulch area. The pedestrian accident, which sent the 5-year-old to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, occurred around 8 a.m. near the corner of Frank Norris Street and Larkin Street, according to San Francisco police. The young girl and her mother were crossing an alley between two parked cars when the Jeep, driven by an unidentified woman in her 40s, struck the child. No citations were issued, according to police, although the incident remains under investigation.

I want to express my sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of this young girl and my sympathies to her family during this stressful time.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Children represent 16 percent of all non-fatal pedestrian accidents in the State of California, according to the California Department of Health Services. Among children over the age of two, injuries to boys outnumber injuries to girls by about two to one. Most of the injuries in the age group two to six years of age were traffic-related as opposed to non-traffic accidents in parking lots or driveways. Read More

A car accident in Fullerton involving an elderly driver resulted in major injuries for a woman and her two children, ages 9 and 6. The Orange County Register reports that the pedestrian accident occurred when the woman and her children were walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Puente Street the afternoon of February 14, 2012. They were struck by a vehicle driven by a 90-year-old woman. Police are looking into why the elderly driver struck the pedestrians in a crosswalk and if a medical condition caused her groggy condition at the time. The victims suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this pedestrian accident. I pray that they recover swiftly and fully from whatever injuries they have sustained.

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A car accident in Ventura left a pedestrian in critical condition. The Ventura County Star reports that the injury collision happened near the intersection of Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark the afternoon of February 1, 2012. Police say a female driver was pulling out of a parking lot when she hit the male pedestrian. The man was critically injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials are still looking into what caused this accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the seriously injured pedestrian. I hope he recovers swiftly and fully from whatever injuries he has sustained.

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A car accident in Compton involving a hit-and-run driver resulted in life-threatening injuries for a pedestrian the evening of January 28, 2012. City News Service reports that the major injury collision occurred when a pedestrian who was walking near the intersection of Compton Boulevard and Williams Avenue was struck by a maroon four-door sedan. The driver did not stop. The pedestrian was critically injured. California Highway Patrol officials are asking witnesses to come forward to help them apprehend this hit-and-run suspect.

My thoughts and prayers are with this hit-and-run car accident victim, who is apparently fighting for his life. I pray that he recovers quickly and fully from his serious injuries.

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A car accident in Riverside County proved fatal for 44-year-old Brigitte Jasso. The Press-Enterprise reports that the fatal collision happened near the intersection of Indio Boulevard and Biskra Street the night of January 26, 2012. Jasso was initially struck by a motorcycle and then a black Ford Taurus. She died at the scene. The motorcyclist also sustained injuries. There have been no arrests or citations pending an official investigation.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Brigitte Jasso for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in injuries for two women and a 3-year-old girl the afternoon of January 24, 2012. UT-San Diego reports that the pedestrian accident happened at Tiger Way and Positive Place in San Marcos. Police say the three pedestrians were crossing the street when they were hit by a vehicle that was making a left turn onto Tiger Way from Positive Place. The victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Officials are investigating the cause of the car accident.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the three pedestrians who were injured in this collision. I pray that they recover swiftly and fully from their injuries.

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A car accident in Burbank resulted in injuries for three pedestrians, one of whom was seriously hurt. CBS News reports that the collision between the pedestrians and the SUV occurred on January 23, 2012. Police say the SUV jumped the sidewalk in front of the Glenoaks Boulevard stop and struck the pedestrians. One of the pedestrians sustained major injuries. Two others suffered relatively minor injuries. Officials are looking into what caused this driver to lose control of the SUV and crash into the pedestrians.

My thoughts and prayers are with those injured in this crash. I pray that they recover quickly and fully from whatever injuries they have sustained.

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A car accident in Riverside proved fatal for an elderly woman who was identified by officials as 81-year-old Florence Wyatt. The Desert Sun reports that the deadly collision happened at the intersection of Sunrise Way and Sunny Dunes in the city of Palm Springs the night of January 14, 2012.Wyatt was walking across the intersection when she was struck by a Kia Soul. She died from her injuries. Officials are investigating the cause of the collision.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Florence Wyatt for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in serious injuries for a mother and child in the city's Hillcrest area. NBC San Diego reports that the injury crash happened at University and 4th Street. A couple and their 3-year-old daughter were walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection when they were struck by a vehicle. One of the victims suffered critical injuries. Both were hospitalized. An investigation is ongoing.

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