Palm Bay, FL (December 23, 2019) - A tractor-trailer collided with the rear-end of a car in Palm Bay on Monday, December 23rd. The crash took place around 1:00 p.m. along I-95 near the exit for Malabar Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a four-door sedan was traveling on I-95 when the rear-end collision occurred. The crash left the sedan heavily damaged. Two victims from the sedan were taken to the hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening. The Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. There is no word on why the crash took place.
No further details are available.
There are approximately 250,000 injury accidents in Florida each year. Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of crashes that we see in our state. While many rear-end crashes are minor in nature, many others are serious and can result in devastating injuries to the victim, including death. In most rear-end crashes, the driver who strikes the other vehicle is typically held responsible for some form of negligent driving.
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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