Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 19, 2021) – At 3:24 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, August 19, a car accident happened in Fort Lauderdale.
According to Broward County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and 15th Avenue. Two or more vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time. This caused the vehicles to forcefully collide with each other. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result.
Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. One or more victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Their conditions are not known at this time.
The right lane of traffic was blocked in the area for a period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Florida
Car accidents happen more commonly in Florida than in many other states throughout the entire U.S. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents due to the recklessness of others. In just one recent year’s time in the entirety of Florida, over 400,000 car accidents took place within the state, with over half of these accidents leading to extensive harm and injuries. Car accidents happen in many areas but intersections are some of the most common. In just one recent year’s time in the U.S., over 2.5 million intersection accidents took place due to the outright recklessness of others, with a large percentage happening in Florida. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.
Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a Florida car accident on their own. Those injured in one of these accidents should have the dedicated help of a Fort Lauderdale car accident attorney on their side. This is especially true if you have suffered from serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, TBIs, fractures, organ damage, and more. These injuries are sometimes so severe that they land victims in the hospital for days, weeks, or even months at a time. On top of this, you may spend time away from the workplace as you attempt to get back on your feet. If you have been hurt in a car accident that is not your fault, you should speak with a dedicated Florida personal injury attorney in your time of need.
At Eggnatz | Pascucci, our accident attorneys are here for you in your time of need after an accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelmed you may be feeling after an accident on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Speaking with an attorney can lessen the stress that you are feeling as you move forward in the Florida legal system. An attorney will be able to help you achieve compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please contact an accident attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at (954) 505-8224 for more information on how we can assist you.
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