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Estero, FL (May 6, 2019) - A crash involving a dump truck and a UPS truck sent one person to the hospital. The crash took place on Monday, May 6th, at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Alico Road.
The Estero Fire Rescue and San Carlos Park Fire officials responded to the crash scene. The driver of the dump truck, 33-year-old Lazaro Leiva, was removed from the truck and taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. The UPS truck driver, 49-year-old Paul Feige, received treatment for his injuries at the scene but was not hospitalized. There is no word on what caused the crash to occur and no other injuries were reported.
Corkscrew Road remained closed for about two hours after the accident but later reopened and traffic returned to normal.
Approximately 250,000 people will be hurt this year in Florida injury crashes. Being involved in an injury crash is scary and stressful and can leave you feeling like your life has been upended.
After the accident, you may receive calls from an insurance adjuster looking to settle your case quickly and cheaply. The insurance company is in business to make money for themselves, and they do not have your best interest in mind. You should never agree to sign an injury settlement until you have received assistance from an experienced Florida car accident attorney.
At Rubenstein Law, we will help you receive the full value of your claim and properly evaluate your case. Since 1988, we have helped injured Floridians receive the compensation they deserve following an injury accident. For a free consultation at any time, please contact us 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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