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Jacksonville, FL (June 17, 2019) - A fiery crash between two cars sent both drivers to the hospital on Saturday, June 15th. The collision occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Plummer Road.
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department, along with police officers, responded to the crash scene. According to witnesses, an SUV and a Mini Cooper collided with each other. Following the collision, the Mini Cooper erupted into flames. Officers are currently investigating the crash. According to reports from a relative, the driver of the Mini Cooper had a dog on his lap when the crash occurred. The dog was said to have caused the driver to swerve into the opposite lane and collide with the SUV.
Both drivers suffered injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The Mini Cooper driver is said to have broken both legs and to have bruises on his face from the airbag. There is no word on the condition of the SUV driver, nor that of the dog in the Mini Cooper. No further information has been released.
Each year, approximately 250,000 people will be injured in Florida car accidents. Many accidents will occur due to negligence or recklessness of at least one driver. Driving left-of-center is one example of such negligent behavior. In this case, the police will consider all factors in investigating why this head-on crash took place. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the injured officer for a full recovery.
When you have been a victim of negligence, you should not have to move forward without compensation. As an innocent victim, you have certain legal rights that must be protected. The Florida car accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you. We will stand in your corner while we fight to obtain the compensation you deserve after an injury accident.
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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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