Northwest Miami-Dade, FL (December 13, 2018) - A three-car crash in Northwest Miami-Dade left one person with serious injuries on Thursday, December 12th. The crash happened just before 9:00 pm at Northwest 103rd Street and 17th Avenue.
The Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the accident. One person was pinned inside a vehicle and had to be extricated. That vehicle came to rest against a light pole. One victim of the crash was airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. There is no word at this time on the condition of the victim or what caused the accident to occur.
Electricity in the area was knocked out due to the crash and was later restored by crews from Florida Power & Light. Officers continue to investigate the collision at this time and no further information is available.
About 400,000 car accidents will happen in Florida this year alone. The odds of being involved in an accident in our state are unfortunately quite high. Well over half of reported accidents also involve injuries to one or more individuals involved. A car accident can be a life-changing event that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
When you have been injured by the negligence of another driver on our roadways, you have legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Rubenstein Law, we believe that those who cause injury to innocent drivers, passengers and pedestrians should be held legally accountable. We understand the many complications that can arise following an injury accident and we are here to help.
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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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