Frank Velasquez, 17, seriously injured in pedestrian collision with alleged drunk driver in West Palm Beach, Florida
Forest Hill High School rallies in honor of football player seriously injured in crash
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says last Thursday night, Frank was standing outside with a friend, when a drunk driver hit them and a parked car, pinning the pair against the vehicle. Frank, a kicker for the football team, lost a leg. He's in the hospital.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
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