Gainesville, FL (March 26, 2019) - Seven people suffered injuries in a crash that took place on Monday, March 25th. The accident occurred on County Road 225.
Firefighters from Gainesville and Alachua County were among the first units responding to the accident. Police say that 33-year-old Arthura Balfour was driving an SUV when, for unknown reasons, he left the roadway and struck a tree. The SUV rolled over following impact. Six passengers in the SUV, ranging in age from 10 to 36, were all injured and taken to UF Shands Hospital. The injuries are believed to be serious but it is not known if they are life-threatening.
The crash remains under investigation and there are no further details available at this time.
Approximately 400,000 car accidents are reported each year across our state. A Florida car accident can severely impact your life. While car crashes affect almost everyone at some point or another, many of us are fortunate enough to walk away from the crash without any serious injuries. The accident may be little more than just a minor inconvenience.
However, what if you are injured in a crash? In this case, the outcome of the accident can look drastically different. You will have unexpected medical costs and may face a long period of recovery, depending on the type of injuries you have.
If you are in this situation, you may wonder how you can get relief. The Florida car accident attorneys and staff at Rubenstein Law can help. We have assisted thousands of injured Floridians along their road to recovery. We offer free consultations to all accident victims. To speak with an attorney, call 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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