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Jacksonville, FL (January 19, 2020) – Around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a serious pedestrian accident.
According to authorities, the collision took place on Western Way on the Southside of Jacksonville. Officers confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.
Police blocked off both lanes of traffic in the area. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Between the years 2008 and 2017, it was reported that approximately 5,433 pedestrian fatalities took place within the state of Florida, with many more leading to injuries. Some of the most common and severe types of injuries stemming from these accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, burns, and more. Facing the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a challenging time, especially when a pedestrian is faced with injuries they have never experienced before. It is essential that they speak with a skilled personal injury attorney in their time of need.
Our accident attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have worked diligently to ensure that victims receive the compensation they deserve after an accident that is not their fault. We understand that these accidents are overwhelming on physical and financial levels. You have many rights to compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please contact our accident attorneys for more information at 904-647-2296.
Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.
Disclaimer: As members of the local Jacksonville and broader Florida community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.
Jacksonville, FL (January 19, 2020) – Around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a serious pedestrian accident. According to authorities, the collision took place on Western Way on the Southside of Jacksonville. Officers confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. Police blocked off both lanes of traffic in the area. The investigation is currently ongoing. Our thoughts [...]
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Jacksonville, FL (January 19, 2020) – Around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a serious pedestrian accident. According to authorities, the collision took place on Western Way on the Southside of Jacksonville. Officers confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. Police blocked off both lanes of traffic in the area. The investigation is currently ongoing. Our thoughts [...]
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Jacksonville, FL (January 16, 2020) – This morning around 1:47 a.m., a fatal motorcycle accident took place on I-10 when a motorcycle and SUV collided in Jacksonville. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision took place in the westbound lanes of the highway. The motorcyclist was allegedly thrown after the accident. The 30-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. There were two people in the SUV but neither had reported injuries. That section of the road was closed [...]
Jacksonville, FL (January 16, 2020) – On Tuesday, a man was killed during a fatal workplace accident involving the moving of a mobile home in an unspecified area of Jacksonville. The 36-year-old, identified as William Bailey, was killed when he was working as a contractor for New Beginning & Start LLC. The company allegedly had the home jacked up and a crew was attempting to move it. The structure fell on top of Bailey when he went to check on equipment. The [...]
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