Palm Harbor, FL (November 20, 2019) - A woman suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian crash along Alderman Road in Palm Harbor. The crash occurred on Monday, November 18th around 12:43 p.m.
According to authorities, 68-year-old Frances Vasques was walking along Alderman Road near US 19 when she was hit by a 2014 Honda Accord. Vasques was on the sidewalk at the time the crash occurred. The driver of the Accord, 78-year-old Lorraine M. Lemire, told police that she failed to see Vasques. Vasques was taken to the hospital and was treated for severe injuries suffered in the crash. Lemire was not hurt.
Police issued Lemire a citation for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
There are approximately 10,000 pedestrians injured annually in crashes with vehicles. The large majority of pedestrian crashes will result in serious injuries to the pedestrian. A pedestrian accident has the potential to change your life forever if you have suffered a major injury in the crash. It is important to remember that you have valuable legal rights at this time and that a Florida pedestrian accident lawyer can help advise and protect your ability to receive compensation from a negligent driver.
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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