SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – A 69-year-old man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung when he was hit by a Fed Ex delivery truck on Thursday, according to police. The man was crossing Federal Boulevard at 50th Street around 9:30 a.m.

He was in the crosswalk when the Fed Ex driver exited a strip mall. The driver did not see the man and hit him, according to San Diego Police. The man was taken to the hospital where he is currently recovering. He is expected to survive. The traffic unit is currently investigating the accident and will make a recommendation as to whether any charges should be filed.

Our thoughts are with the man injured in this accident. Serious fracture and internal injuries can cause lasting harm to the person injured. If you have sustained these kinds of injuries, you will need expert medical care to make a full recovery. If your injuries were caused by someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior, you may be able to obtain a legal judgment ordering the other party to pay your medical expenses.

The lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP in San Diego, California take the cases of those who have been seriously injured in accidents. Our lawyers are licensed to take cases throughout the state. If you would like to speak with someone to evaluate your possible claim, contact the firm to set up a case consultation free of charge.