Jensen Beach, FL (August 23, 2018) - A pedestrian was taken to the hospital following a Wednesday crash in Jensen Beach. The accident happened on Northeast Indian River drive and forced the roadway to shut down in both directions.
One person suffered injuries in this crash and was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. The extent of injuries is not known at this time. The injured pedestrian has not been identified. Further police have not stated whether the pedestrian's injuries are considered life-threatening.
There is no further information regarding this crash. Last year in Florida, over 10,000 pedestrians were hurt in crashes with vehicles. A pedestrian crash may occur for a variety of reasons, including:
- Driver inattention or distraction
- Failure to stop at stop signs or red lights
- Speeding
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
When an accident takes place that is not the pedestrian's fault the pedestrian has certain legal rights. In Florida a pedestrian may bring a personal injury claim against the tortfeasor. A tortfeasor is a legal term for a person who acts negligently, causing an injury. There is not enough information at this time to determine fault in this crash. Police will continue to work to come up with a narrative on how this crash occurred. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian.
When you have been hurt in a Florida pedestrian accident, you may feel hopeless. You can turn to our firm in your time of need. For a free consultation, call us today 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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