Family of injured teen seeks medical bill coverage after Navy parachutist incident during Fleet Week

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A 17-year-old girl, Mia DeGuzman, was seriously injured when a Navy parachutist landed on her during San Francisco Fleet Week. Mia, who had just immigrated from the Philippines, is now recovering from pelvic fractures and learning to walk again. Mia's family is seeking coverage for her medical bills but is not planning to sue the Navy. They contacted an attorney to help communicate with the Navy about the incident and ensure Mia's needs are met. The Navy has paused parachute demonstrations and is investigating the incident. They expressed concern for those involved but cannot comment further on the ongoing investigation or any potential legal matters.


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