NE Miami-Dade, FL – 6 Hurt in Car Accident on NE 199th St. & Second Ave.
NE Miami-Dade, FL (July 17, 2021) – Police in Miami-Dade are investigating after a multi-car crash on Northeast 199th Street at the intersection with Second Avenue. The accident occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, July 16th.
Officers responded to the scene shortly after the collision occurred. According to a report from the scene, the accident involved up to three vehicles, including a blue minivan. A total of six people, including two children sustained injuries in the crash. One of the injured adults suffered serious injuries and was transported to Jackson North Medical Center as a trauma alert. Another adult was transported to another locate hospital by ambulance. The injured children were airlifted to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
The cause of the accident has not been revealed at this time and none of the victims were immediately identified. An investigation into the crash is ongoing and it is unclear if any charges are expected to be filed. No further details have been released.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victims of this car accident in Miami. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Injury Accidents in Miami
Car accidents in Florida take place each day, hundreds of times per day. In fact, according to statistics, a reportable crash happens in our state about once every 90 seconds. This means that all motorists are always at risk of being involved in an accident each time they get into a vehicle. While drivers should take all necessary precautions to avoid an accident, some crashes are unavoidable. This is due to the fact that there are negligent drivers on the roadways. These drivers cause accidents and their actions often result in death or serious injuries for innocent motorists.
Following a Florida car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and confused. If the accident resulted in serious injuries, your medical bills are quickly piling up and you are likely unable to enjoy the life that you had prior to the crash. You may wonder during this time if your life will ever be able to go back to normal. While your recovery may take weeks and months, there is hope available.
Under Florida law, you could be entitled to recover for your injuries if the accident was not your fault. This includes payment of your medical bills and expenses, along with compensation for any lost wages as well as pain and suffering that you incurred due to the crash. Depending on the severity of the accident, this number can be substantial.
Having an experienced personal injury attorney by your side and working on your behalf is vital during this time. At Boone & Davis, our car accident attorneys in Miami stand ready to assist you on a daily basis. We bring nearly four decades of experience assisting accident victims and their families and we would be honored to assist you as well.
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