According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a Hollywood woman was killed in a two-car crash down the street from her home. The accident happened just before 8 p.m. Monday near the border of Hollywood and Dania Beach. Deputies say Pamela Ennis, 69, was driving eastbound on Charles Street in a 2008 Toyota Corolla when she arrived at North 22nd Avenue, roughly a tenth of a mile from her home. As Ennis proceeded to cross the intersection, a 2019 Dodge Charger heading southbound on North 22nd Avenue T-boned her driver’s side door.
The impact caused both the Charger, driven by 19-year-old Jerrold Pough Jr., and the Corolla to come to a stop on the southeast corner of the intersection in Dania Beach. Hollywood Fire Rescue transported both drivers as well as the Charger’s only passenger to Memorial Regional Hospital, where Ennis was later pronounced dead.
T Bone Car Accidents in South Florida
A T-bone car accident is a type of accident where the front of one car or truck collides into the side of another vehicle. If you have been injured in a T-bone car accident in South Florida, you can claim compensation by filing a car accident injury claim. You may recover damages such as your medical expenses, any wages that you may have lost because of your injuries and recovery, and any pain that you have suffered.
An experienced Miami T-bone accident lawyer will be able to help you build your soundest possible case so that you can recover the maximum amount of damages that you are entitled to. At Suarez & Montero, we have handled thousands of automobile accident cases and can help you get compensated for your injuries! The Miami car accident lawyers and personal injury attorneys at Suarez & Montero have been representing victims of T-bone accidents for over 19 years.
Common Causes of T-Bone Car Accident
T-bone accidents are really just side impact collisions and they can occur for a number of different reasons, with many of the reasons involving driver errors. Generally, these types of accidents most often occur at intersections when one of the drivers fails to stop at a stop sign or traffic light, or otherwise fails to yield the right-of-way to the other driver. Some common causes of T-bone accidents include: Failure to come to a complete stop. Some drivers may choose to roll through a four-way intersection. This is an illegal violation of traffic safety rules and one of the main causes of T-bone accidents.
Failure to yield: If the driver of one vehicle stops at a four-way intersection, he may not yield to the other driver who has the right to proceed first. In addition, when two vehicles enter the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left has the right to proceed first—often ignored by many negligent drivers.
Running red lights: Running a red light is especially dangerous because a driver may do what most drivers do in this situation—increase his speed to get through the light before it turns red. This is illegal and could be considered negligence when a T-bone collision results.
Turning across traffic lanes: Even when a driver is in a turning lane and can legally make a turn across traffic lanes, he must wait until it is safe to do so. If the driver cuts across traffic and does not make the turn in time, he most likely will be found liable if he causes a T-bone accident.
Driving Under the influence: If a driver is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, his reflexes, vision, and reasoning abilities may be affected.
Speak with a Miami Personal Injury Attorney
If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident, you may have a right to seek compensation for your losses. The Law Offices of Suarez & Montero Car Accident Attorneys is a personal injury law firm with locations in Miami and Broward. A personal injury claim can seek funds that cover medical expenses, lost income and other damages. Almost nothing is more aggravating to a client than to leave a legal project in a lawyer’s hands and then have weeks or even months go by without anything happening. You want a lawyer who will work hard on your behalf and follow through promptly on all assignments. Consider the size of the law firm when hiring an attorney. Many times, a large law firm will assign the case to a less experienced attorney, and not necessarily the attorney that you initially met with. Being able to communicate effectively with your attorney is a crucial aspect of any successful case. Evaluate your attorney’s responsiveness, by asking how you will be able to contact them and how long it will take them to return your communications. Our attorneys are ready to provide proven legal representation in pursuing your claim and stand ready to protect your rights.
The car accident attorneys at Suarez & Montero can help those of you who would like to pursue a car accident claim. To discuss how we can assist you, call us or contact us online. We encourage you to learn more about and the successes our attorneys have had on behalf of individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury in accidents involving vehicles. Call us today to schedule a free consultation. We’ll review your case and help you understand your legal options.
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