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A 2-year-old boy was killed after reportedly running into traffic in DeLand, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the boy and his mother were walking along State Road 11 Friday night when he ran out in front of a van. The boy apparently got away from his mother when he saw an ice cream vendor pushing his cart.

The van's driver swerved in an attempt to miss the boy and avoid the motor vehicle accident but still hit him. The truck driver also collided head-on with a vehicle whose driver was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

The boy was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. He reportedly died Saturday morning.

This is a tragic story that could have been avoided. Unfortuantely, accidents like these occur. If you or a loved one are the victim of a car accident or truck accident, please call the Weston car accident lawyers or Weston truck accident lawyers at The Citron Law Firm for free advice. We will fight to protect you and your family.

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Officials have identified the driver of a car in a fatal motor vehicle crash that closed Interstate 75 for several hours early Wednesday. The Weston, Florida man was killed in the car crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The car accident occurred about 3:50 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 at the Weston Road overpass.

A 2004 Corvette driven by the Weston man struck the left corner of a tractor-trailer on the overpass, according to FHP. After impact, he veered into the path of a second tractor-trailer, which pushed the car to the side. The second truck came to rest on top of the Corvette. The man died at the scene. The tractor-trailer drivers were not injured.

The northbound lanes of I-75, closed for several hours for the crash investigation, were reopened about 7:20 a.m. The cause of the crash remains undetermined.

The Citron Law Firm specializes in the prosecution of car accident and truck accident cases. Please call our Weston car accident lawyers and Weston truck accident lawyers for a no-cost appointment. We will happily visit your home, place of business or hospital room to discuss your case.

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The Metro Mover transit system in Miami-Dade County has suspended service Wednesday after a collision involving two Metro Mover cars injured 16 people. According to Miami-Dade Transit, the inner, outer and omni loops are in service. However, a part of the outer loop, including the Brickell station, are not in service. Instead, there is a free shuttle bus that will transport passengers to their stop.

According to Miami-Dade Transit, passengers onboard a northbound Metro Mover could not open the doors of the Metro Mover after it stopped. Shortly thereafter, another northbound Metro Mover ran into the back of the parked Metro Mover. Miami Fire Rescue said they checked out 40 passengers who complained of varying degrees of pain.

As a precautionary measure, the Metro Mover will be shut down until further notice. Meanwhile, Miami-Dade Transit will inspect the entire system in hopes of trying to figure out what went wrong during Tuesday's accident.

Should you or a loved one be the victim of another's negligence, call the Weston injury lawyers at The Citron Law Firm for a no-cost meeting. We will come to your home, office or hospital room.

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Walt Disney World monorails were out of service briefly after a monorail pilot received a minor electric shock while flipping a switch, authorities said. The pilot was mildly shocked in the arm while switching on a beacon that identifies the beam the monorail is traveling on, a fire official and Disney said. He was taken to Florida Hospital Celebration Health by ambulance, where he was treated and released. Park guests were removed from the area while the pilot was being treated on the platform. The monorails were down for 20 or 30 minutes.

In July 2009, monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg, 21, was killed when one train backed up and crashed into another one. The National Transportation Safety Board said its investigation will last until at least this fall. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Disney for four safety violations and fined the company $35,200. On July 9, an electrician was killed by a large jolt of electricity as he worked at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney.

Should you or a loved one be the victim of another person or company's negligence, please call the Fort Lauderdale injury lawyers and Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers at The Citron Law Firm for an appointment today. We are on your side.

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A Broward teenager has died following a tragic ride on an ATV. The Broward Sheriff's Office Investigators said two 16-year-old boys were riding on a single ATV when they ran into a telephone pole in Southwest Ranches, Florida. Paramedics rushed to the crash near Southwest 54th Street and 172nd Avenue. The passenger was pronounced dead by doctors at Memorial Regional Hospital. The condition of the other teen is unknown. BSO officials said the boys were not wearing helmets.

Should you or a loved one be involved in a car accident or any motor vehicle accident, please contact The Citron Law Firm so that our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers and Fort Lauderdale motor vehicle accident lawyers can assist you with your case. We will handle all police investigations, gather meaningful evidence and fight for your rights with the insurance company.

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Hall of Fame football great, Lawrence Taylor, is being sued following a car accident in Miami, Florida in November of 2009. Taylor was charged with leaving the scene of the car crash after his car collided with another on a Miami expressway. According to the plainfiff in the lawsuit, Taylor caused more than $15,000.00 in damages including loss of income and permanent injuries as a result of the motor vehicle crash.

If you or a loved one are involved in a car accident, please contact the Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers at The Citron Law Firm to discuss the matter. We will help preserve evidence including witness statements and guide you through the entire process personally so that you receive the most compensation for your injuries.

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A nine (9) year old Hollywood, Florida girl passed away after she was struck by an automobile. A Toyota Corolla struck the little girl after it passed through an intersection and didn't see her. Following the car accident, the driver stopped his car and attempted to render aid. Reports indicate that the driver of the vehicle involved in the car crash is cooperating with police.

Obviously this is a horrible tragedy. Parents need to pay special attention when walking across roadways and crosswalks. Drivers also need to be aware of young children crossing the street. The Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers at our firm are eager to assist the victims of other people's negligence. Please contact our office to coordinate a no-cost consultation today.

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A motorcyclist was seriously injured when a school bus that was carrying 10 children crashed into his bike. The elementary school students that were riding the bus were not injured in the motorcycle accident. Reports indicate that the motorcycle swerved in front of the bus, crossing its path which causing the accident. The motorcyclist was lodged under the bus after the crash took place. He was taken to Delray Medical Center in serious condition. A school bus accident at the same intersection involving a school bus took place just a week before calling into question the safety of the roadway.

With school letting out and the start of day camp around the corner, drivers should be extra cautious when driving motor vehicles. A motorcycle accident like the one reported above could have been avoided had the driver been more careful. The Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident lawyers at our firm are happy to assist you in evaluating a potential claim. We are here to help you.

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A twenty-one (21) year old Weston, Florida man was killed in a car accident when his vehicle struck a parked van sitting on I-75. According to witness reports, for unknown reasons the man was driving his car in the center lane of the roadway when he swerved into the emergency lane on the shoulder and struck a parked van.

The owner of the van that was struck during the motor vehicle accident was sitting in the vehicle when the incident took place. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries and reported chest pain.

This article is a perfect reminder to always wear your seatbelt when driving an automobile and to use due car. For advice following a car accident or car wreck, please call the Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys at our firm for assistance.

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A sixty (60) year old woman was killed when she lost control of her automobile and it crashed into a tree. The car accident took place in Pembroke Pines. The woman was taken to Memorial Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

This story serves as a reminder to always be cautious when driving your car. Now that the school year is coming to an end, more children will be playing and riding bikes in the roadways. As such, drivers should be alert at all times so that fatalities involving motor vehicles can be avoided.

Should you or a friend need a free consultation to discuss your car accident case, please call the Fort Lauderdale car wreck lawyers at our firm. We are happy to assist you in any way possible.

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A 54 year old father was killed and his 14 year old daughter was seriously injured after their Ford SUV was involved in a car accident with a sedan. The truck was struck by the car after it swerved out of the way to avoid hitting another automobile in Palm Beach County.

The driver of the Ford SUV was pronounced dead at the scene of the car crash. His daughter was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries. She is currenly listed in serious condition. No charges have yet to be filed.

If you or a loved one are involved in a motor vehicle crash, please call our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers to assist you. We will come to your home, office or hospital room.

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A six (6) year old boy and his grandmother were struck by a car while the child was being walked to school. Both the boy and his grandmother were seriously injured as a result of the car accident and taken to the hospital for treatment.

According to witnesses the vehicle that struck the pair was moving at a low rate of speed at the time of impact and that the grandmother was not paying attention when she crossed the street with her grandchild. Accordingly, the driver of the vehicle will not be charged.

Thankfully, reports indicate that the injuries, although serious, are not life threatening. Should you or a loved one be the victim of another's negligence on the roadways, call the Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers at our firm for a no-cost consultation.

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A ninety-one (91) year old woman died in a car accident when the car she was a passenger in was reported to have been sent into a canal. Although individuals entered the canal in an attempt to rescue her, their efforts were fruitless. A police search and rescue team's divers found the woman's body in the canal hours later some three (3) miles from the location of the car wreck.

The driver of the car was unharmed and Collier County police are continuing to investigate the matter. If you or a loved one were involved in an automobile collision, please contact the Naples car accident lawyers at our firm for a free consultation. We will walk you through the procress step by step.

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A bicyclist was seriously injured in Pompano Beach when his bike was struck by an automobile. According to witness reports, the car accident occurred when the driver of the car had a green light, passed through the intersection and stuck the bike that should not have been in the street. The bicyclist suffered significant injuries and was reportedly bleeding from the head. He was taken to a nearby hospital.

As a Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident lawyer, this story serves as a reminder that automobile operaters and and bicyclists need to obey traffic control signs and devices and learn to better share the road. Most accidents like the one reported above can be avoided if people respect the rules of the road.

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A Miami driver allegedly plowed his car into two pedestrians causing them serious bodily injuries and then drove them to Mariners Hospital some six miles from where the car accident took place. Incredibly, after the man loaded the two victims into his car he drove them to the hospital to receive medical treatment and then he drove away.

The victims were both treated at Mariners Hospital for injuries resulting from the car crash. One of the victims was released with minor injuries and the other remains in the hospital in serious condition.

Hospital surveillance captured images of the driver of the car motioning hospital workers to assist with removing the injured victims from his car. However, the driver never exited the car. Once the victims were inside the hospital, the driver sped off.

As a Miami car accident attorney, I have never heard of a case like this where a driver hit, took the victims for treatment at a hospital and then ran.

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