Man Dies And Teen Survives Rush-Hour Crash On Florida’s Turnpike

Man Dies and Teen Survives Rush-Hour Crash on Florida’s Turnpike

According to a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, a 32-year-old Miami man  was killed in a car crash on Florida’s Turnpike early Tuesday. The crash resulted in delays  that caused traffic heading southbound on the turnpike for more than four hours. The SUV  that the victim was driving struck a concrete barrier near Hollywood Boulevard just after  7am according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 19-year-old Oakland Park woman also in  the SUV but was unharmed. Neither the identity of the driver nor the passenger has been  released by authorities. Traffic on Florida’s Turnpike South was backed up about five  miles to Griffin Road until about 11 a.m. when the crash scene was cleared out. Investigators are working to determine what caused the deadly car crash. No further  details have been released. This rush-hour crash accident occurred on Florida’s Turnpike.  The crash resulted in serious injuries and one fatality. At Suarez & Montero, we know  from experience that fatal accidents like this one can cause life altering consequences.  Serious injuries and fatalities can affect the lives of all parties involved along with their  respective families. If you or someone you love were recently involved in a motor vehicle  accident, contact our firm today to explore your legal options and see if you qualify for  legal compensation. 

Legal terms You Should Know 

Dealing with the personal injury claims process can be overwhelming. This is especially true when you consider all the “legalese” that is being used. Legalese is the technical  language used for legal documents and proceedings, and it is often difficult to understand. Here are some common legal terms you should know if you are currently dealing with a  personal injury claim or some type of insurance claim: 

What are special damages? special damages are injury related out-of-pocket cost and  expenses of an injury for which a plaintiff may be compensated, and which must be  proven in specific dollar terms. Specials include both existing costs and those that are  reasonably likely to occur in the future medical expenses and income losses are the most  common form of special damages the results from an injury.  

What is subrogation claim? A subrogation claim is a demand for repayment made  against a successful plaintiff by a party that has paid money on the plaintiff’s behalf or  directly to the plaintiff because of the injury that caused the lawsuit. Essentially,  subrogation is a procedure for collecting on an automobile claim when the other driver  was at fault by collecting from your own insurance company minus a deductible and then  letting your insurance collect from the other driver’s insurance company. 

What is underinsured or uninsured motorist insurance coverage? Underinsured  motorist coverage is insurance that pays for an accident when the driver at fault does not  have adequate liability insurance coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is insurance  that pays for an accident when the other driver is at fault but cannot be found. 

What is vicarious liability? Vicarious liability is the imputation of responsibility or liability  upon one person for the actions of another. In tort law, if an employee while in the scope  of their employment for employer, drives a truck and hits and injures a plaintiff, the  employer will be vicariously liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for the  injuries sustained by the plaintiff. 

What is mediation? Mediation is a system for resolving personal injury lawsuits in which  an outside person, a lawyer, or a judge gets the two sides in the lawsuit together to help  resolve their differences. Mediation differs from arbitration in that the mediator makes no  binding decision on the case or formal declaration on the merits of the case. 

What is no-fault auto insurance? No-fault auto insurance is a form of insurance by  which certain financial losses resulting from an automobile accident such as medical  expenses and loss of income are paid by a person’s own insurance company without  regard to fault. 

What is whiplash? Whiplash is a spinal injury to the neck of a victim. It is often caused  by the impact of a rear end automobile collision. The existence of whiplash injuries is difficult either to prove or disapprove medically. As a result, it is sometimes viewed  skeptically by insurance adjusters.

What is a tort? A tort is an action by which one party wrongfully takes or attempt to take  another person’s property, infringes on that person ‘s privacy or harms or attempts to  harm that person’s body. A tort is a civil injury or wrong that is compensable through a  civil lawsuit. Tortfeasor is a person who commits a tort or wrongful injury.  

Speak with a Accident Lawyer in Miami Today!  

If you are looking to pursue a car accident injury case and want to discuss your options  going forward, contact one of our skilled car accident attorneys today! Don’t let negligent  drivers to cost you money, time, or cause you aggravation. If you were hurt in a rental car  crash, it is smart to connect with a local accident lawyer so that you can obtain vital  information on how to begin the process of filing a claim or filing a lawsuit. At Suarez and  Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover compensation, you won’t pay any fees for  our services. Not to mention, we also provide free case consultations where we assess  the circumstances surrounding your case and give you an objective overview of what  steps you can take going forward if you decide to act against the at-fault party. For over  19 years, we have delivered quality legal representation for people who, through no fault  of their own, have been injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents. We are available  24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.  

We serve clients throughout Florida including those in the following areas:
 

Miami-Dade: Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Fontainebleau, Hialeah, Homestead,  Kendall, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Tamiami, and Westchester.  

Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Weston;  and Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach. 

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