DeLand, FL (August 15, 2018) – A man was injured in a pickup truck crash that took him by surprise in DeLand. The man was sitting on a couch playing video games when he was suddenly catapulted across the living room when a pickup truck came crashing into his family’s home. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon.
The pickup truck came crashing through the wall into a couch that the homeowner’s nephew was sitting on at the time. The couch was pushed several feet away from where the pickup truck came through. The couch was pushed to the other side of the wall with the nephew on it. The TV ended up falling on him from the impact.
By the time the injured young mans aunt, who is the homeowner of the arrived on the scene, she found her nephew was up and walking around. He had some scrapes and knee pain from the incident.
The house, however, sustained significant damages. The water main broke and several windows busted out. Furniture flew across the room.
Many accidents happen on our roadways every year for a variety of reasons, some are minor in nature and others are very serious. There are multiple leading causes of traffic accidents that are preventable in nature such as distracted driving, excessive speed, and drowsy driving. Let us extend our condolences to you in this difficult time if you have been injured in an accident.
The team at Rubenstein Law is here for you. We have decades of experience, resources, and determination to get you the results you deserve. These incidents sometimes occur out of nowhere when we least expect them. Call us for more information on how we can help 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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