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6-year-old boy struck by a vehicle in Tarrant County

A 6-year-old boy was hit on Friday morning, November 2, 2018 in Benbrook while attempting to board a school bus according to multiple media outlets including Dallas News.

Details of the car accident in DFW

Police responded to the DFW car accident call involving a schoolboy around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018. The car accident in Tarrant County happened at the 3800 block of Crosslands Road when a car attempted to go around a school bus while children were boarding the bus. Sadly, the driver of the car hit a young boy. The boy was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for personal injuries as a result of the Tarrant County bus accident. A police officer with the Benbrook Police Department said the bus was flashing its red light which suggested the car should have stopped.

Common facial injuries after a car accident

Findings have revealed that a countless number of  auto accidents cause a form of facial injury. The severity of these auto accident injuries vary depending on the speed of the cars involved, type of vehicles involved in the accident and which part of the vehicle was struck. Depending on the severity of the injuries, they may heal within days or months, and could leave scars and changes in facial appearance. Common types of facial injuries as a result of auto accidents can include:

  • Dental injuries
  • Soft Tissue Facial Injuries
  • Facial Bone Fractures
  • Facial Joint Injuries
  • Eye injuries
  • Burn injuries

Causes of facial injury in a car accident

  • Flying debris including shattered glasses
  • Contact with airbag while driving at high speed
  • Contact with steering wheel and dashboard
  • Ejection from the vehicle

Contact a car accident attorney in Texas today

If you or a loved one were injured after a car accident or truck accident in Texas, speak to a personal injury lawyer in Corpus Christi, or a personal injury lawyer in Dallas from The Patel Firm PLLC, A Texas personal injury law firm with offices in Dallas and Corpus Christi to serve the needs of injured Texans statewide. The Patel Firm PLLC has a reputation for aggressively pursuing car accident claims. The personal injury law firm will provide you with quality resources to maximize your chance of receiving the compensation you deserve following a Texas truck accident or Texas car accident. After a car accident or truck accident, call, text, or email the firm at any time. 24/7/365, someone at The Patel Firm PLLC is ready and waiting to speak with you. Speak to a Texas personal injury lawyer now.

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*This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and should not be construed as legal advice.