Miramar, FL (August 15, 2018) – Three firefighters from Miramar were rescued late Monday when they became stranded inside their vehicle after a live power line fell on the fire engine. The fire engine ran into a low-hanging power line when it was leaving for a call.
A car crashed into a utility pole moments before and the power line was severely damaged. One of the firefighters involved in the accident suffered minor injuries but was not hurt by the actual power line. The power line incident was so severe that it cracked the windshield of the fire engine.
The firefighter who received injuries was quickly taken to the hospital. The accident also affected the entire area and more than 2,000 customers lost service at the time. Crews worked to restore power in the area for several hours after the incident occurred.
In just 2017, there were well over 400,000 car accidents across the entire Sunshine State, each one just as serious as the next with many people affected. In fact, 250,000 people will receive injuries every year in accidents on our roads. We want to share our condolences with you if you are somebody who has been injured in an accident.
Our team will advise you of your rights and help you understand all of your options. Injuries can overwhelm your life and we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed at a time that is already difficult and complex. Call us for more information on how we can help you and be by your side at Rubenstein Law.
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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