Orlando, FL (August 17, 2018) – A Fair Lawn, New Jersey native was injured in a serious pedestrian accident that took place in Orlando. The girl was struck by a vehicle, which left her with neck and hip fractures when she was returning to college.
The girl was identified as Kristina Dennis, who was crossing a street in Orlando when she was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning. She was returning to Florida after visiting her family in New Jersey. She has been identified as a nursing student at Florida Southern College.
Now, her cousin said that she needs surgery because of the extensive injuries she received. Her cousin also said that this accident has been a huge setback in her life on a physical and financial level.
Every year, about 10,000 pedestrians will be seriously injured in Florida crashes. Many of these accidents are preventable in nature. If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident, we extend our condolences to you during this difficult time.
We want you to protect your rights during this complex and terrifying time in your life as we apply our knowledge of the law to your case. We understand that many pedestrian accidents have tragic and immediate consequences and we want to be there for you. Call us for more info on your claim at Rubenstein Law 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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