Five Pedestrians Hurt In Fort Lauderdale Car Crash
Five pedestrians in Fort Lauderdale were recently hurt after a car drove onto the sidewalk and ran through a group of people. The accident took place around 3 am near the 200 block of Southwest Second Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Witnesses report the driver went onto the sidewalk at a high rate of speed, striking the victims before hitting a tree. No fatalities were reported in the crash. Among the injured were two brothers visiting the area from Canada.
The driver was taken away in handcuffs, according to reports. It is uncertain whether alcohol was a factor in the crash or not. Our best wishes go out to the victims of the crash and we hope for a speedy recovery. As a law firm regularly representing pedestrians hurt by the careless actions of drivers, our lawyers and staff know all too well the consequences accidents like these may have on victims.
Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accidents
The five pedestrians hurt is only the latest in a trend of disturbing accidents to occur in Broward County and across Florida. According to the Florida DHSMV Traffic Crash Statistics Reports, from 2007 to 2011, Broward County ranked second in the state in pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
When pedestrian accident occur, the results are often serious. According to data, 30 percent of pedestrian accidents in Florida result in a traumatic brain injury. Other commonly occurring injuries in pedestrian accidents include damage to the neck, spinal cord, and vertebral column.
Among specific age demographics, pedestrians ages 45 to 55 were involved in more fatal accidents than any other age group. Pedestrians under the age of 21 were hospitalized more than any other age group for nonfatal injuries.
Effects of pedestrian accidents
Vehicle collisions may leave victims with serious injuries requiring long term care needs and extensive medical treatment. In addition to the pain and suffering of going through an accident, victims may be left be left with huge medical bills and lost wages from taking time off to recover from injuries.
Pedestrian accidents often occur as the result of negligence by drivers who simply ignore traffic signals or fail to be alert for pedestrians crossing the road. When the accident is the result of the driver’s negligence, victims may be able to file personal injury lawsuits to recover for their injuries and hold wrongdoers accountable.
Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident lawsuits
If you or a loved one was hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The law gives victims the legal remedy to recover for damages like pain and suffering, lost wages, hospital bills, and medical treatment.
Contact The Pendas Law Firm for a free consultation about your case. Our lawyers have years of experience fighting for the legal rights of injured pedestrians and can help get victims the justice they deserve. Our lawyers serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Jacksonville and are ready to serve you in your time of need.
