11-year-old boy seriously injured when his bicycle collides with car on East Washington Street in Suffolk, Virginia
Boy taken to hospital with serious injuries after Suffolk crash involving bike
Suffolk Police are currently on the scene of a vehicle versus bicycle crash that involved a child in the 1600 block of East Washington Street. Police say the child is an 11-year-old boy.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle 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 crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle 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. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.