Fort Pierce, FL – Hit-and-Run with Injuries on North 19th St.

Fort Pierce, FL (March 6, 2021) – Police in Fort Pierce responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash on Thursday, March 4th. The incident took place on North 19th Street near North 25th Street and Avenue M.

When officials arrived, they discovered the unidentified victim lying unconscious in the middle of the road. The victim was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center where they were listed in critical condition. Officers are searching for a vehicle in connection with the incident. At this time, there is no description of the vehicle or the suspect. No information has been released on the events that led up to the crash.

An investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone with details is asked to contact Detective Michael Dini at 722-467-6867 or the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS.

We would like to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to the victim and their family following this tragic hit-and-run crash in Fort Pierce. We hope for a full recovery.

Pedestrian Crashes in Florida

Pedestrian accidents take place in Florida every day. According to some of the more recent statistics, about 75% of all Florida pedestrian crashes result in a trip to the emergency room for the injured person. Approximately 20% of pedestrian accidents require hospitalization and extended care. It is common for a pedestrian to suffer injuries that are both serious and long-lasting. These injuries can linger and require treatment for many months or even years after the accident occurs.

Due to the nature of injuries suffered in pedestrian accidents, it is important to make sure that you have an attorney on your side who is willing to fight for you. Following the accident, you should not speak to the insurance adjuster until you have had an opportunity to seek counsel. The adjuster may want to settle your claim quickly. If you choose to do this, you will likely not receive the full compensation to which you are entitled. Prior to settling any case, you must evaluate your total damages, including future medical costs that you may incur. Settling too soon jeopardizes your future because the settlement may not take all of your costs into account.

Here at Boone & Davis, we will make sure that you are fully protected and that your legal rights are enforced. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Fort Pierce have more than 40 years of experience standing up for innocent crash victims. We understand what you are going through during this time and we are here to help. We have handled all types of injury accident claims, including some of the most serious types of cases and we would be honored to assist you as well.

We are standing by to take your call at any time. Our firm offers a free initial consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. We also handle most accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will not owe anything upfront and you will not pay an attorney fee until we obtain a recovery for you. To schedule your appointment with a member of our team, please reach out to us at  https://www.booneanddavislaw.com/contact-us/ or give us a call at 954-566-9919.

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Disclaimer: We have worked hard to become valued members of our local business community. Our law firm is providing this post for general information purposes and hope that through awareness, our community members will use the necessary precautions to avoid serious accidents like the one described in this post and prepare them should they find themselves the victim of a serious wreck. We want to honor those who have been victims of accidents in the state of Florida. The information provided in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The pictures depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.