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Osceola County, FL (May 16, 2019) - The victim in a fatal crash earlier this week on Orange Blossom Trail has been identified by authorities. The crash happened on Tuesday, May 14th, just after 5:00 a.m., near the intersection with Evergreen Street.
Police report that 50-year-old Jimmy Plate was killed when his SUV collided with a semi-truck. Plate died at the scene of the accident. The truck driver, 34-year-old Richard Blanco, suffered no injuries in the accident. The Florida Highway Patrol is looking into the crash at this time.
Troopers say that both men were wearing seatbelts. No further information is available.
Accidents are a common event on Florida streets and highways, with over 400,000 crashes reported each year in our state. Approximately 250,000 of those crashes resulted in injuries. In many car accidents, there is at least one innocent victim. When innocent people are hurt, the law steps in to provide remedies.
In Florida, when a driver, passenger, or pedestrian is hurt by the negligence of another person, the injured individual has the right to bring a personal injury claim. In such claims, the victim can recover for pain and suffering, lost wages, and all medical treatment, including future costs of treatment in some cases. When a death occurs due to a car accident, a wrongful death claim may be pursued by the victim's next of kin.
At Rubenstein Law, we assist injured accident victims every single day. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve. To discuss your case with one of our Florida car accident lawyers, please call 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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