Boca Raton, FL (August 13, 2019) - A pedestrian was injured after she was hit by a vehicle in Boca Raton. The crash occurred on Monday, August 12th, around 8:09 p.m., at the intersection of Palmetto Park Road and Ponderosa Drive.
Firefighters were the first to arrive on the scene and located the woman lying in the roadway. She was suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle at the location. The woman, who was not identified, was rushed to a local trauma center to undergo treatment. Her condition is not known at this time. No further details were released regarding the cause of the crash or the circumstances surrounding it. It is unclear if anyone else was hurt.
An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Our condolences go out to the injured woman in this Boca Raton pedestrian accident. Pedestrians who are involved in crashes frequently suffer serious injuries. In fact, nearly 75% of all pedestrian accidents result in a trip to the emergency room. Many of these incidents will require extensive medical treatment, including surgery and long-term rehabilitative therapy, in order for the injured victim to return to their pre-accident state. The road to recovery is long and grueling after you have been injured in a pedestrian crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys will fight for your rights if you have been hurt by a negligent driver in our state. Since 1988, we have represented victims and their families in some of the most serious incidents and we want to help you as well. For your free consultation, give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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