Cooper City, FL (February 26, 2021) – One or more people were hospitalized following a tractor-trailer accident with injuries on Friday afternoon, February 26. The accident happened on Griffin Road West near a major highway.
According to officials, the collision occurred on Griffin Road West around the area of Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County. A tractor-trailer and at least one passenger vehicle collided, which led to severe damages to the involved vehicles.
One or more victims were injured in the accident. EMTs and other responders were dispatched to the scene and took all injured parties to nearby hospitals. Their conditions are not yet known.
The circumstances leading up to the collision are still being investigated.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Florida
Every year, hundreds of thousands of serious truck accidents occur in the state of Florida due to the negligence of others. According to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1,345 people were killed in truck accidents across five years in the state of Florida. Many other victims are injured and hospitalized every year as a result of these accidents. If you have been injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, it is imperative that you have the skilled help of an accident attorney moving forward with your claim.
Though truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads, these collisions still occur in the blink of an eye every year. Tractor-trailer accident claims are known for being incredibly complex due to the fact that drivers are supposed to abide by all regulations on our roads. There could also be various parties held liable for an accident including truck drivers, trucking companies, manufacturers, cargo loaders, and more. It is important that injured victims seek the help of a Florida personal injury attorney after they have been involved in a truck accident that is not their fault.
At Eggnatz | Pascucci, our dedicated and compassionate Florida accident attorneys have diligently assisted those injured in tractor-trailer collisions over the years. Those injured in these accidents will likely have a variety of questions that they cannot answer without the help of an accident attorney. Luckily, our attorneys are here to ensure that your rights are being protected at this time. Please do not hesitate to contact a Florida truck accident attorney at (954) 505-8224 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
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