On Sunday, September 13th, a hit-and-run incident occurred in the South Gate area, at around 12.30 p.m. The victim was later identified as Richard Urzúa, a 54-year-old man. He was struck by a car while crossing the intersection near Indiana Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Urzúa was about to buy food and medicine for his parents, who have recently recovered from COVID-19. As a result of the incident, Urzúa was critically injured and is still unconscious while receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Eyewitnesses pinpointed the car as a black-colored Chrysler 300 with darkened window films. The police are still searching for the suspect.
How Do You Claim Damages Against A Hit-And-Run Driver?
If you were a victim in a hit-and-run accident, you might want to claim damages against the driver responsible. However, it is impossible to file a lawsuit against them until police have managed to make an arrest. That doesn’t mean that you cannot prepare for any legal actions in the meantime. While waiting for the investigation to progress, you can start reaching out to attorneys experienced with representing the victims in hit-and-run cases. If you’d like to get in touch with one of our legal counsel with experience in the field, call us at (866) 698-2306.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
