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Miami, FL (December 2, 2018) - A girl is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood. The crash happened around 6:45 pm on Friday, November 30th.
The City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units were called to the scene at Northwest Second Avenue and 53rd Street in reference to the crash. The driver who struck the girl fled the scene prior to police arrival. Later, several civilians confronted the driver and law enforcement was called in for assistance. The girl was transported to Holtz Children's Hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver was arrested by police on charges related to the incident.
Hit-and-run crashes account for about 25% of all vehicle accidents reported in Florida. Drivers have a legal duty to remain at the scene of a crash. When injuries are involved, it is a felony to leave a crash scene and drivers will face substantial penalties including fines, loss of license and potential prison time.
When you have been hurt in a hit-and-run crash, it is normal to feel a sense of frustration and anger at the driver who chose to flee the scene rather than accept responsibility for the incident. In many cases, the driver will eventually be apprehended by police and brought to justice. In other cases, the driver may never be located.
Even if the driver is never found, you still have legal rights. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys have decades of experience helping hit-and-run victims. We will work diligently to locate every possible policy of insurance that could provide coverage for your accident in order to ensure that you are properly compensated.
We are here 24/7, 365 for your convenience. To speak with an attorney for free, please 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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