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Many people make economical choices for transportation for many reasons, and one popular choice is that of a scooter.  Scooters are small, can generally reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour and are convenient for local transportation because of their very low fuel costs.  However, scooters also leave those who drive them completely exposed to harm from larger vehicles.  Tragically, the driver of a scooter was killed last night in a Fort Lauderdale auto accident.

The accident took place just before 8:30 p.m. last night near the intersection of Davie Boulevard and Southeast Third Avenue.  According to police, the driver of a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee was making a left turn onto Southeast Third Avenue and collided with the westbound scooter that was moving down Davie Boulevard.  The scooter driver, whose identity is being withheld until the family can be notified, was rushed to Broward General Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

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First, we’d like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the person on the scooter who was killed.  Receiving that sort of tragic news from police is about the worst thing anyone can experience, and we hope that those who knew this person are able to come together and to work through their grief.  In addition, this Fort Lauderdale auto accident will only add to the statistics regarding Florida auto accident statistics.  Every year, approximately 250,ooo such crashes occur, leading to 200,000 injuries and almost 3,000 fatalities.

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No indication was given at this point as to which driver was at fault for the accident.  If it turns out that the scooter had the right of way and that the Jeep turned left in a negligent manner, the family of the scooter driver could potentially bring a Florida wrongful death lawsuit.  If such a claim was successful, damages could be awarded for funeral, burial and medical expenses as well as lost income and other forms of compensation.

However, these determinations need to be made with professional help.  If you have lost someone you love in a collision, you need the help of Fort Lauderdale auto accident lawyers who have spent years obtaining justice for suffering families.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.