Fort Myers, FL (August 14, 2019) - A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car in Fort Myers. The crash took place on Tuesday, August 13th, at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard.
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to the scene. The injured pedestrian was found in the roadway. He was conscious but suffering from injuries suffered the crash. Rescue workers took him to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment. There is no additional information on his condition at this time. Police have not released any information on the vehicle involved in the crash or whether anyone else was hurt.
No further details are available at this time.
Each year, there are around 10,000 pedestrians injured in pedestrian accidents. Florida is a dangerous place for pedestrians and our state is among the top in the nation for serious injuries and deaths suffered by pedestrians. Injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents commonly include broken bones, head and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, road rash, and more. These crashes may require extensive medical treatment, including surgery and long-term rehabilitation.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you when you have been injured in a pedestrian crash. We know how serious a pedestrian accident can be. Our team will be here for you and will walk with you along your road to recovery. For your free consultation, please give us a call at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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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