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Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (February 7, 2019) – A total of 14 people suffered injuries in a crash involving a transit bus on Wednesday, February 6th in Southwest Miami-Dade. The crash took place just before 4:00 pm on SW 248th Street near Busway.
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was among the first agencies to respond the crash. Of the 14 victims, nine were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. At list two patients were listed as trauma alerts with serious injuries. Three others were treated on scene for minor injuries.
The crash involved the transit bus and a second vehicle. At this time, details regarding the crash remain unclear and there is no word on whether any charges will be filed.
Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.
Our condolences go out to the large number of people affected by this transit bus crash in the Miami area. While public transportation is generally safe, there are certainly reports of crashes that take place involving buses, trains and other means of mass transit. When a crash occurs involving these types of vehicles, a careful examination of the crash must be undertaken in order to determine liability. In cases where the mass transit operator was at fault there may be municipal insurance policies in place to help cover any damage and injuries that have occurred.
These matters, however, are extremely complicated and should never be attempted without the help of a trained legal professional. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys bring decades of experience in all types of accidents claims. We know what needs to be done to protect your rights to the maximum extent of the law.
For a free consultation and case evaluation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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