Superman’s Worst Enemy – Gene Hackman Involved in a Pedestrian Accident

Gene Hackman – the actor best known for his portrayal as Superman’s worst adversary, Lex Luthor – got involved in a pedestrian accident while riding on his bike at Florida Keys, Florida.

According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, Hackman was riding on his bike in Florida Keys last Friday when a pick-up truck hit him from behind, causing him to be thrown to a grassy shoulder.

Hackman was not wearing a helmet when the accident happened. He sustained bumps and bruises from the incident. However, the truck driver that struck Hackman was not immediately charged of any traffic violation and is still under investigation.

According to Hackman’s spokesperson, the actor was transported to a Florida hospital for medical treatment via airlift.

His spokesperson added that several hours after routine tests, Hackman was released from the hospital and is now doing fine. The personal injuries he sustained are not life-threatening and he is expected to recover soon.

Roads harbor many perilous elements and the most exposed to the dangers are pedestrians. Pedestrian accident accounts for 11% of the total number of fatalities in the roadway. Even in a court battle, pedestrians often came out as defenseless that’s why a victim should obtain the best lawyer in town to defend and fight for his or her claim like a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

A 3–Year Old Boy in Critical Condition After a Dog Bite Incident

 A toddler from Ashburton is now in critical condition at Christchurch Hospital after a dog bit him in the throat.

The dog bite incident happened last January 18 while visiting a relative at King St., Ashburton.

According to police reports, the relative’s dog attacked the boy. Based on investigation, the dog tried to get the chocolate that the 3–year old boy was eating and bit the child which caused serious personal injuries to the toddler.

The boy was first taken to Ashburton Hospital for immediate treatment and was later transferred to Christchurch Hospital by the Westpac rescue through a helicopter.

A spokesperson from Christchurch Hospital said that that boy is in critical condition due to the serious injuries he sustained from the incident.

Police officers said that the dog that bit the little boy is huge but its breed was not yet determined. A spokesperson from Ashburton District Council said that the dog was killed right after the incident at the request of the family.

It is very important to take note that all dog breeds can bite since it is embedded in their genes as animals. Dog owners must be responsible enough for dog breeding and ownership. Owners must understand the importance of being well-educated about dog bite laws.

In this case, it is understandable if the boy’s family would not file for any personal injury claim since one of their family members owned the dog. But in some cases, a dog bite victim may immediately contact a Los Angeles injury lawyer, which could be reached by e-mail or by calling their toll – free number.

Authorities Remind Drivers and Pedestrians about Accidents as Holiday Break Ends

The Los Angeles Police Department is reminding drivers to do all precautionary measures to avoid pedestrian accidents in school zones as students are back from their holiday break.

A representative from Automobile Club of America reminded drivers that additional road commotions should be expected as the school resumes after the holiday season.

Drivers and motorist should be more careful in driving during peak hours – 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. These are the times when students together with their parents are arriving and leaving for school. Parents are also advised to be more vigilant in taking good care of their children while on the busy streets to avoid pedestrian accidents.

According to Los Angeles Police Traffic Detectives for San Francisco, parents should try to avoid the morning rush. He explained that because parents and the children don’t give themselves sufficient time to get prepared for the school days, chances are they would rush going to school. Because of this, pedestrian and run over accidents unfortunately become common.

Authorities are also reminding the drivers to abide by the speed limit especially in school zones. Furthermore, drivers should keep off from double parking and u-turns since children are everywhere during school days. Drivers are expected to be the one to take responsibility in ensuring the safety of the pedestrians particularly the children due to the fact that they do not have the ability of estimating speed and distance of a moving vehicle.

Statistics last year show that 627 pedestrians were injured due to auto accidents involving pedestrians, 27 of which were killed and five of those killed were children of school age.

In case that your child or your loved one gets involved in a car accident, it is advisable for you to seek assistance from personal injury lawyers. By doing this, you can be assured that your loved one would obtain proper amount of compensations from the liable party.