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Miami, FL (December 15, 2018) - An elderly man did when he was struck by a dump truck in Miami. The City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue responded to the crash scene at 58th Avenue and West Flagler Street on Saturday, December 15th.
Police say that the elderly man died at the crash scene. The dump truck driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. The roadway remained closed for several hours while officers worked the scene. Neither the victim nor the dump truck driver was immediately identified by officers.
About two people per day will be killed in Florida pedestrian accidents. The odds of being seriously hurt in a pedestrian crash are high. About 1 in 5 pedestrians will suffer serious injuries in crashes with vehicles while 75% of pedestrian accident victims will require a visit to the ER. It is clear that a pedestrian crash can have a major impact on your life.
The team of Florida pedestrian accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law understands the seriousness surrounding a pedestrian crash. Since 1988, we have represented injured Floridians and their families and have helped thousands of clients receive the compensation they deserve to help them resume their lives after a serious traffic 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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