Auto Accident in Sunrise
Sunrise Police recently reported that a vehicle containing two men, slid off of the roadway into a canal. The accident took place while the men were traveling north entering the Florida’s Turnpike from Sunrise Blvd on a Monday morning. Witnesses reported the car slid when it encountered loose gravel on the road from the recent road repairs in that area. The occupants, two men in their 20’s, were heading to work when the accident occurred, they were able to escape from the vehicle and swim to safety. Both received emergency care for minor injuries and their vehicle was recovered from the pond.
In South Florida, these types of auto accidents are common, and these men were very fortunate as exiting the vehicle is not always so easy in this type of accident. It is not a bad idea to contemplate such an event to ensure that you are able to escape if you find yourself in a vehicle that has been submerged in water. One approach is to buy and keep handy a tool that can be used to break your window quickly. Whether trapped after a car or truck accident, this tool can be used efficiently to break most windows to allow escape from the water.
Obviously, drivers have an obligation to travel at a safe speed for road conditions. As a Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney, I should point out that victims of this type of vehicular accident may have a claim against the road repair company for any injuries and damages they may have suffered.
If you are the victim of an auto accident always seek advice from an experienced auto accident attorney to know your rights and to ensure you receive proper compensation for damages. Contact an attorney to help you today.
