Pasco County, FL (February 25, 2019) - A serious crash on US-41 involving a red pickup truck and a white SUV left two people hurt on Sunday, February 24th.
The Pasco County Fire Rescue Unit responded to the scene. The drivers of both vehicles were trapped inside the car and had to be extricated using mechanical equipment. After the drivers were freed, both were airlifted to local hospitals via helicopter. There is no word on the conditions or identities of the victims, nor have police have not said how the accident occurred.
All lanes of US-41 were closed while police and rescue workers remained on scene. Motorists were advised to find a different route.
Around 400,000 car accidents will happen in Florida this year alone. The odds of being involved in an accident in our state are unfortunately quite high, and well over half of all reported accidents also involve injuries to one or more individuals involved. A car accident can be a life-changing event that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
When you have been injured by the negligence of another driver on our roadways, you have legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Rubenstein Law, we believe that those who cause injury to innocent drivers, passengers and pedestrians should be held legally accountable. We understand the many complications that can arise following an injury accident and we are here to help.
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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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