Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
A woman and baby were killed and a man and another infant were seriously injured in a crash at a Florida intersection Sunday afternoon.
Florida Highway Patrol says a man lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into the victims’ car, as well as other vehicles. Officials say a 19-year-old and a 1-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene. The car’s driver, a 22-year-old man, was taken to a Fort Myers hospital with serious injuries, and a 1-year-old was airlifted to a Tampa hospital with critical injuries.
Several occupants of other vehicles suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. No citations were immediately reported.
Highway intersections bring multiple roads and opposite lanes of traffic together. It’s no wonder that they are the site of so many car accidents. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 40 percent of car crashes in the U.S. happen at intersections.
The at-fault driver of an intersection accident that causes serious injuries or death may be legally liable if it was caused by their carelessness or recklessness. Those who have been injured or suffered a serious loss have a right to seek financial compensation when this happens.
It’s important to take immediate action. Call our Florida Auto Accident Injury Attorneys at Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 or contact us online. We will discuss the facts of your case and review your legal options in a free consultation. You will not pay us any legal fees until we obtain a full recovery for you.