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Woman Critically Injured in Sunrise Hit-and-Run Accident

Jack Bernstein — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:49:45 +0000

The majority of Florida car accidents occur and lead to whatever fallout unfolds, but they also lead to relatively fast conclusions regarding what went wrong, who was at fault and what should be done by law enforcement and perhaps Florida personal injury lawyers in response. However, that is unfortunately not the case with a Sunrise hit-and-run accident that occurred over the weekend that left a female pedestrian critically injured. Police are still attempting to piece together what happened and to identify the driver involved in the crash.

According to the authorities, this mysterious Sunrise hit-and-run accident occurred last Friday at just after 9:30 p.m. A woman was either walking or standing along the off-ramp of the southbound Sunrise Boulevard exit at Interstate 95. At that point, she was mowed down by a passing motorist who fled the scene after the crash. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, and fortunately witnesses did provide somewhat of a description of the vehicle involved.

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First, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the woman who was critically injured in this Sunrise hit-and-run accident. We also hope that the police are able to complete their investigation and to find the driver who was involved in this crash. In addition, this Sunrise pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, approximately 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to 7,500 injuries and to nearly 500 fatalities.

Florida Serious Injury Lawyers

It seems quite possible that if or when the driver involved in this Sunrise hit-and-run accident is identified, he or she could face serious criminal charges. In addition, this person could face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the woman who was injured decides to initiate such a filing. If she does and her case is successful, she could be awarded damages that compensate her for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a hit-and-run driver, you need to seek the help of Florida serious injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those injured for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Boy Seriously Injured in North Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:14:21 +0000

Anyone who drives in the area understands that pedestrians are a regular sight and that they must be given a wide berth to cross roads so that crashes do not occur. This is particularly true if a pedestrian is of a young age to the point where he or she may not understand all the nuances of traffic. Unfortunately, something went wrong yesterday when a 14-year-old boy was hit and seriously injured in a North Lauderdale pedestrian accident.

According to the authorities, this North Lauderdale pedestrian accident occurred yesterday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The unidentified 14-year-old boy was hit by a passing motorist on the 7100 block of Kimberly Boulevard near Rock Island Road. The boy was flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital and was expected to survive his injuries. No details were provided regarding the potential cause or causes of the crash, and no arrests were made.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the boy who was badly injured in this North Lauderdale pedestrian accident. We hope that he is able to make a fast and a full recovery from the harm he has suffered. In addition, this North Lauderdale pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, and they lead to more than 7,500 injuries and to approximately 500 fatalities.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary before fault could be assigned with regards to this North Lauderdale pedestrian accident. However, if the driver was at fault, it could lead to the filing of a Florida personal injury lawsuit by the family of the boy who was hurt. If such a claim is filed and it proves to be successful, it could result in a damages award that compensates the family for their losses.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of injured clients for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Woman Seriously Injured in Tamarac Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:42:43 +0000

Crossing a street when motorists are in the area is always a risk, but pedestrians should be able to trust that those behind the wheels of vehicles will obey the traffic laws that are in place. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much to go wrong for a disaster to unfold, and that appears to be what occurred last night when a woman was hit and seriously injured in a Tamarac pedestrian accident. Police are still investigating the situation.

According to the authorities, this Tamarac pedestrian accident occurred last night at approximately 8:40 p.m. An unidentified woman was crossing the street at the intersection of Northwest 94 Avenue and Commercial Boulevard when she was suddenly hit by a passing pickup truck. She was rushed to a nearby hospital with what were described as serious injuries, but no arrests have yet been made nor citations issued as police attempt to identify the circumstances that led to the crash.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the woman who was badly injured in this Tamarac pedestrian accident, and we hope that the police are able to quickly come to a fair and accurate conclusion to their investigation. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and to approximately 500 fatalities.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be necessary before fault could be assigned for this Tamarac pedestrian accident, and it seems that the issue will turn on the question of which party had the right-of-way. However, if it turns out that the pedestrian had the right-of-way, it could lead to the filing of a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver. If such a claim was filed and was successful, it could lead to a damages award that compensates the plaintiff for her losses.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Man Hit and Killed in Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:16:48 +0000

Anyone who drives in Florida needs to be ready to provide an opportunity for pedestrians to cross a road safely at any given time and in almost any given place. Any failure to be prepared for a person crossing a road on foot by a motorist can instantly lead to disaster. Tragically, that may have been what occurred over the weekend when a man was hit and killed in a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident, although police are still investigating the situation.

According to the police, this fatal Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. yesterday morning when an unidentified male believed to be in his 30’s attempted to cross the street on the 1100 block of West Broward Boulevard. Just then, he was hit by the 44-year-old male driver of a Lexus and killed. The driver attempted to leave the scene but was stopped almost immediately, and police are in the process of notifying the family members of the man who was killed in the crash.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed. We feel for his family especially in that they are about to receive the kind of terrible news no family should ever have to endure. In addition, this Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and to 500 fatalities.

Fort Lauderdale Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be needed regarding this Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident in order to determine fault, but if it turns out that the driver was at fault for this crash, it could lead to the filing of a Florida wrongful death lawsuit by the family against the driver. If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate them for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Woman Seriously Injured in Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident After Bus Drags Her

Jack Bernstein — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:17:28 +0000

Riding, getting off of and driving a bus are activities that tend to follow a relatively repetitive course of action. This is the case such that those who do this every day could tend to assume things have happened when in fact they have not. While it’s too early to know what caused a horrifying Lauderhill pedestrian accident, what is known is that a woman was dragged for 400 feet before the bus she had just left finally stopped.

According to the authorities, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident occurred on the 5800 block of Northwest 28th Street in Lauderhill at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The 61-year-old woman had just gotten off the private bus that provides transportation for seniors and was walking in front of it to cross the street. She stopped to tie her shoe and was hit by the bus, and she was dragged for 400 feet before a witness alerted the driver to the situation. The woman was seriously injured and remained hospitalized.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and hopes for the woman who was hit and badly injured in this Lauderhill pedestrian accident. We hope she is able to survive her injuries and recovery quickly. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to 7,500 injuries and to 500 fatalities.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and the bus driver did not see the woman in front of the vehicle, then it could be possible for the woman to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver and the company that runs the busing line. If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the woman for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in any type of a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Woman Hit, Dragged by Bus in Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:36:43 +0000

When a bus strikes a pedestrian, it’s usually a situation where the bus driver simply did not see the person walking. This can happen with such an enormous vehicle, but what caused a terrible Lauderhill pedestrian accident on Thursday remains under review given the bizarre circumstances that surrounded it. What is known is that a 61-year-old woman was badly injured when she was hit after getting off of a bus and that police are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to the authorities, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 5800 block of Northwest 28th Street. The woman got off of a Ford E450 bus and was walking in front of it when she stopped to tie her shoe. The driver of the bus then hit the woman and dragged her underneath it for approximately 400 feet until someone alerted the driver to the woman. He stopped, but not before the woman suffered injuries that include back fractures, a spinal fracture and head injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere hope that the woman who was badly injured in this Lauderhill pedestrian accident is able to recover from the harm she has suffered. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and 500 fatalities.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

It seems possible that the bus driver may be at fault for this Lauderhill pedestrian accident, but more information would be necessary in order definitively analyze the situation. If that’s the case, though and the woman files a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver and perhaps the busing company, she could recover damages that compensate her for her medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida pedestrian accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of loss accountable for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Tourist Seriously Injured by Sun Trolley in Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:12:38 +0000

Anyone who is at all familiar with Florida understands that tourism is one of the mainstays when it comes to the state’s industry and its economy. Therefore, people tend to be used to seeing visitors out and about on foot, particularly those who drive in the area for a living. Unfortunately, something went wrong when a visitor was hit and seriously injured by a Sun Trolley in a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident that police are still investigating.

According to authorities, this Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident occurred on Monday when Alan George Acheson, 68, of Toronto, and Arline Fitz Maurice, 74, of Port Charlotte were walking in a crosswalk on State Road A1A near Northeast Ninth Street. As they were crossing, the driver of a Sun Trolley, 45-year-old Sharon Better Ann Midi of Fort Lauderdale turned the trolley into the crosswalk. Ms. Maurice escaped injury but Mr. Acheson was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our hope that the man who was seriously injured in this Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident is able to overcome the harm he has suffered. In addition, this incident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 such accidents occur, leading to 7,700 injuries and to approximately 500 fatalities.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

It seems based on the available information that the driver of the Sun Trolley could be at fault, although it’s also possible that the two sides will differ as to the facts. However, if the driver was at fault, it’s possible that the injured man could file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver and perhaps the trolley company. If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Girl Waiting for Bus Hit by Vehicle in Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident

Jack Bernstein — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:06:56 +0000

When people venture out into traffic on foot, most of them understand that by doing so they are encountering some level of risk. However, few if any people would consider waiting for a bus at a stop to be dangerous. Unfortunately, that notion was proven wrong this morning when a 16-year-old girl who was waiting at a bus stop was hit and seriously injured in a Lauderhill pedestrian accident.

According to authorities, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident occurred at approximately 6:30 this morning along Inverrary Boulevard just north of Oakland Park Boulevard. A 16-year-old girl was waiting for a bus when the driver of an SUV carrying three children as passengers jumped the curb, hit a concrete median and then collided with the teen. The driver kept going and was pulled over a short time later, and she claimed that she did not know that she had hit someone. Police are continuing to investigate the matter.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that the unidentified girl who was hit by the vehicle is able to recover from the harm she has suffered and get back into her life quickly. In addition, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 8,000 such accidents occur, leading to more than 7,700 injuries and to 500 fatalities.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

Based on the available facts, it seems likely that the driver of the SUV was negligent in this Lauderhill pedestrian accident. If that’s the case, the family of the girl who was injured could file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver. If such a claim is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the girl and her family for her medical costs, pain and suffering and other losses.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a Florida pedestrian accident, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Involving Broward Transit Bus Causes Several Injuries

Jack Bernstein — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:52:27 +0000

City buses are the choice for transportation for many for several different reasons, and one of them is that they are generally safe and allow passengers to avoid the stress and risk of driving themselves. However, when a Florida bus accident occurs, it often leads to several injuries because of the number of people who can be involved in the impact. Unfortunately, it appears that several people were injured in a Fort Lauderdale car accident that involved a collision between a private vehicle and a Broward Transit bus.

According to authorities, the latest multiple-injury Fort Lauderdale car accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 3 p.m. in the 1700 block of Sistrunk Boulevard, which is directly in front of Lincoln Park. The crash involved a Broward Transit bus and a Nissan vehicle. While no cause for this crash was given by police, several people were injured and two were possibly injured seriously as they were carried away from the scene on stretchers. Authorities continue to investigate the matter.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our hope that the people who were injured in this Fort Lauderdale bus accident are able to recover quickly and fully. In addition, this Fort Lauderdale car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents. Every year, 200,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

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Clearly, police will need to determine who was at fault for this Fort Lauderdale bus accident before any legal recommendations could be made. However, it would seem that the passengers on the bus who were injured would have reason to file Florida personal injury lawsuits regardless of fault, since none of them were behind a wheel at the time of the crash. If the bus driver was at fault, though, those injured would need to take an additional procedural step before being able to file a lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

North Lauderdale Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves Seven-Year-Old Girl in Coma

Jack Bernstein — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:58:30 +0000

Walking along a street is an activity that involves at least a slight degree of risk, but few if any people would be expected to foresee a vehicle coming off the road and onto the grass that runs alongside it. Unfortunately, that’s apparently what occurred yesterday when a 7-year-old girl was hit and critically injured in a North Lauderdale pedestrian accident. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash then fled the scene.

This North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident occurred yesterday along the 7300 block of Tam O’Shanter Boulevard. 7-year-old Francesca Moise was walking with her mother and two siblings when the driver of a black and white Acura came off the road and hit her. The girl was critically injured, but rescue workers revived her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she remains in a coma. The vehicle was located a short time later, but police are still looking for the driver.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere hopes that the little girl who was senselessly hit is able to recover from her injuries. In addition, we hope that the driver in this North Lauderdale hit-and-run accident is ultimately brought to justice. This accident will also become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 7,500 people are injured and approximately 500 people are killed in these occurrences.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

It seems that more often than not, drivers in Florida hit-and-run accidents are ultimately apprehended. If or when that happens with this case, the driver will clearly face serious criminal charges. That doesn’t mean that the family of the girl still couldn’t file a Florida personal injury lawsuit. If such a lawsuit is filed and is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for their medical costs and emotional distress.

If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.