Southwest Miami-Dade, FL (November 9, 2019) - Two people were taken to a hospital when a dump truck crashed into a business on Friday, November 8th in Southwest Miami-Dade. The crash happened just before 9:00 a.m. at an insurance agency near Southwest 60th Avenue.
The Florida Highway Patrol, along with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Reports indicate that a white SUV and a gray sedan were involved in a collision, along with six other vehicles. Following the impact, the white SUV veered across several lanes of travel before colliding with the building. The SUV sustained heavy damage to its front end as a result of the accident.
Two victims from one of the vehicles involved in the crash were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No one inside the building was hurt in the crash. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Reportable car accidents occur in Florida about every 92 seconds. A car accident can lead to many negative consequences, including significant injuries which can impair your ability to work and to provide for yourself and your family. Under Florida law, if you have been hurt by a negligent driver, you could have important legal rights to compensation. This includes your right to receive damages for your medical and prescription costs, your pain and suffering caused by the crash, as well as the time you missed from work due to the accident. These claims can be handled on your behalf by an experienced Florida car accident lawyer.
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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