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Bradenton, FL (August 6, 2019) - A 37-year-old semi-truck driver ran a red light and caused an eight-vehicle crash in Sarasota on Monday, August 5th. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Coburn Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck crashed into a vehicle driven by a 71-year-old man from Sarasota, causing the man to sustain injuries. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The initial impact set off a chain-reaction crash that involved six other cars. Five other drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
A reportable car accident happens approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. More than 250,000 accidents involving injuries are reported each year across our state, consistently placing Florida among the highest rates for injury accidents across the country.
If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may feel confused and overwhelmed. You could be facing the prospect of a long road to recovery, along with lost wages and physical and emotional pain from the aftermath of the crash.
Fortunately, there is help available. The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here to assist you if you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault. We can assist you in obtaining compensation for your injuries and lost wages. Our firm has served injured Floridians since 1988 and we know what it takes to get the job done. To speak with us today, give us a call 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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