Orlando, FL (October 28, 2018) - A road rage incident on Interstate 4 in Orlando ended with a gunshot wound for an innocent driver. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 27th.
Orlando police responded to a call regarding the incident between a black Mazda and a silver truck. Police say that a person inside the Mazda fired shots at the silver truck. However, one of the shots struck a third vehicle that was not involved in the incident. The driver of the third vehicle was struck in the leg and was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center. There is no update on their condition at this time.
Police have not identified anyone involved in the incident. An active investigation is ongoing.
We hope that the innocent victim in this road rage event has a complete recovery.
In Florida, anyone who has been a victim of reckless or negligent actions may bring a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. In this case, the driver of the third vehicle would have a claim against the Mazda driver, whose reckless actions led to this unfortunate incident.
When you have been hurt by the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys are here to help when you have been injured. To speak with an attorney for free, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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