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We learn soon after taking the wheel of a vehicle for the first time to expect basic mistakes from other motorists.  This is why we’re taught to drive defensively, as the only sure-fire way to avoid unnecessary collisions is to anticipate problems that could arise.  Unfortunately, most drivers cannot foresee certain mistakes that would never be expected, and tragically, one such mistake took the life of a young man in a fatal Coral Springs car accident that occurred early Sunday morning.

According to police, the accident occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on the 9200 block of Riverside Drive in Coral Springs when the man who was killed, Christopher Lee Hamby of Plantation, was moving in an eastward direction in the westbound lanes.  Mr. Hamby was 26 years old.  He collided head-on with a Honda Odyssey van driven by Mohammed Rehman, 53, of Coral Springs, and the van contained two children as passengers.  While Mr. Hamby was killed, the three occupants of the van were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries whose severity were not detailed.

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First, we’d like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hamby.  No one yet seems to understand what led him to drive the wrong way down a busy street, but those close to him are certainly suffering from grief and shock today.  Additionally, this latest fatal Florida car accident will only add to the statistics that are kept in this regard.  Every year, approximately 250,000 Florida car accidents take place, injuring 200,000 people and killing another 3,000.

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In addition to the addition to statistics, the family that was injured by this collision could also have legal rights, as they apparently did nothing wrong based on the facts provided.  If damages were awarded to those who were harmed, they could include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and the like.  However, this sort of analysis needs to be done with the help of Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers who understand how to properly view these terrible situations and to obtain justice for injured clients.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.