Child Trapped Between 2 Cars on Olive Street in Santa Barbara
Toddler Hurt after Santa Barbara Car Crash on Olive Street
Santa Barbara, California (February 18, 2020) – Authorities are investigating a Sunday afternoon accident that left a toddler hospitalized at a residence in Santa Barbara.
The collision happened in the 1800 block of Olive Street at around 2:25 p.m. February 16.
As per the CHP officials, a resident was working on an old model Vintage vehicle when it slipped into gear accidentally and drove off the garage and hit a child trapping the toddler against an SUV that was parked in the driveway.
Child Hurt in Car Crash on Olive Street
Firefighters along with medical personnel responded to the scene and rushed the toddler to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
No additional information regarding this crash was provided.
An investigation is underway.
The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic accidents are unavoidable and can happen to anyone even careful drivers. For this reason, we advise every driver to take note of some of the steps to do at the accident scene whenever they are involved in an accident.
First, you should remain at the scene, take a deep breath and don’t panic. You should then check for any injuries either from you, passengers or the parties involved before calling an ambulance for help. Another important thing that you must do is call the police to record the traffic crash as you take photos of the accident scene. In case the accident is minor, move the car on the shoulder of the roadway. You should also turn on the car’s hazard lights. Another vital thing is that you should gather information concerning the incident from the witnesses and be careful not to sign any document unless it is from the police. Lastly, never leave an accident location before the police arrived.
After leaving the accident scene, contact your insurance firm and inform them about the crash, get a police report, keep your medical treatment notes on your physical injuries and mental condition and also get a property damage valuation. Lastly, always contact a personal injury attorney to protect your rights and advise you legally before providing any statements to the other motorist or his or her insurance company.
According to Peter Lazarus, an experienced attorney at the Pacific Attorney Group, car accidents have the potential to cause severe injuries to any person involved. “Experienced help in handling your insurance claim or lawsuit will make a difference in your ability to recover fair compensation after a car accident of any kind”, says Lazarus.
Accidents and injuries can be frightening and difficult to overcome. Don’t face this alone; seek aggressive and compassionate legal assistance from us. Contact our personal injury lawyers for help. Click to call: 866-803-6502.
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