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Plantation, FL (February 22, 2019) - A collision between a transit bus and a BMW on State Route 7, near Broward Boulevard, left eight people injured on Friday, February 22nd, just after 6:00 a.m.
Police say that the transit bus was traveling in the northbound lanes when it was rear-ended by the BMW. A total of eight victims received medical treatment following the collision. One person was treated on the scene while six more were taken to a nearby hospital, and another was transported to a trauma center with serious injuries. The BMW driver was among the victims; the remaining injuries were from occupants of the transit bus. Several other bus passengers declined treatment at the scene.
The northbound lanes of State Road 7 remained closed for a period of time but later reopened. No additional information is available at this time.
There will be about 250,000 injury accidents reported in Florida this year. Anyone who is on the roadway, whether a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, or passenger, is at risk of being involved in an injury crash at any time. A car accident can turn your world upside down, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. During this time, you may be unsure of your legal rights and the options that you have as you work to recover from the crash.
Fortunately, help is available. The Florida personal injury attorneys at Rubenstein Law will advise you on your legal rights and will work diligently to secure the compensation you need along your road to recovery. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a free consultation, please give us a call 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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