Charlotte County, FL (August 15, 2019) - A child riding a bicycle was hit by a car in Charlotte County on Wednesday, August 14th. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Beaver Lane.
According to police, a vehicle was leaving a parking lot and drove across a sidewalk, striking the 8-year-old girl on her bicycle. The crash knocked the girl off of the bicycle. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the crash and no word has been released on whether the driver is facing charges.
No further details are currently available.
We hope that the young girl injured in the crash in Charlotte County is able to make a speedy and complete recovery.
Negligent drivers are on the roadway at all times. No matter if you are a passenger, another driver, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian, you are always at risk of being involved in a car accident. While everyone should certainly follow all traffic laws and be responsible for their own safety, sometimes, a crash is unavoidable. When you have been injured at the hands of a negligent driver, it is important to get the help you deserve right away.
At Rubenstein Law, our team of Florida personal injury attorneys will have your back every step of the way. Since 1988, we have recovered over a billion dollars in compensation for crash victims and their families. We are standing by now to assist you. For a free consultation, please give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal. We are standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week, waiting to hear from you.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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