Pedestrian Accident – Head Trauma
How It Happened
Our 16-year-old client, who was crossing the street, was struck by a distracted driver that failed to brake in
time.
Injuries sustained from the accident
As a result of this accident, our client sustained head trauma, shoulder pain, and elbow injuries. She suffered
multiple head abrasions requiring multiple staples. She also suffered skin lacerations. CT scans of her head led
to a diagnosis of soft tissue swelling, amnesia of the event, concussion, and frontal subdural hematoma with
moderate traumatic brain injury. X-Rays performed at Tufts Medical Center revealed left elbow joint effusion
with occult fracture.