Dania Beach, FL (August 17, 2021) – A man lost his life in a vehicle that caught fire and two others were sent to the hospital after an accident in Dania Beach on Monday, August 16, officials said. Fire rescue crews responded just before noon to the 2200 block of Griffin Road where the vehicle carrying a man, woman, and child caught fire after striking a concrete pole.
The man driving his 2019 Jaguar was traveling west on Griffin Road when he lost control. He drove over a sidewalk and into a concrete pole, causing the Jaguar to burst into flames, according to reports.
Witnesses pulled the woman and child out of the vehicle, however, they could not save the male driver. A fire rescue tactical response team was able to extricate the driver from the vehicle, however, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two empty vehicles parked at a nearby business were damaged by the fire, according to information from officials. The child and woman were transported to an area medical center with serious injuries but are expected to make full recoveries.
Authorities continue to investigate the details of the incident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. Our thoughts are with the injured parties. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Florida
People lose their lives every single day due to car accidents in Florida and across the United States. Over 3,000 people per year are killed due to fatal car wrecks in Florida. Besides distraction, speeding and intoxication are the 2nd and 3rd most common reason that fatal car accidents occur in the Sunshine State. Losing someone you love due to the carelessness of another driver is possibly one of the worst experiences a person can go through. The wrongful death attorneys in Dania Beach at Piedra|London, P.A., are acutely aware of the immense pain you may be facing during this difficult time. We know that nothing could ever make up for the loss of your loved one. However, the person or people who caused the accident your family member was involved in need to be held accountable for their actions.
Travel by car is the most popular method of transportation throughout the United States. Motor vehicles have come a long way since their advent in 1886. Numerous safety measures are taken while building automobiles to ensure the continued well-being of their users. Though there have been countless precautions taken in order to improve the safety features in motor vehicles over the years, there is, unfortunately, no way to guarantee your safety. In Florida, the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents is distracted driving. Across the country, negligent driving accounts for almost all of the traffic accidents that take place, which is approximately 92%.
Your life may have been negatively affected in a number of unforeseen ways when you lost your loved one to the reckless actions of another person on the road. Attempting to forego a wrongful death lawsuit on your own could result in you getting bullied by the insurance companies into settling for a meager compensation amount. A skilled and compassionate wrongful death lawyer in Florida will aggressively negotiate with the insurance companies in order to get you a full and fair settlement. The lawyers at Piedra|London, P.A. are highly experienced in all different types of wrongful death cases. We are aware that each case is unique and presents its own set of challenges, which we are ready to deal with accordingly.
Contact the law office of Piedra|London, P.A. at 855-881-HURT (4878) today in order to be connected with a skilled wrongful death attorney concerning your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing until awarded financial compensation. Consultations are free, so call us at your earliest convenience in order to inquire about your eligibility for financial compensation.
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