Florida Teenager Killed in Rollover Accident on I-95
A rollover accident on Interstate 95 in Hollywood ejected and killed the car's teenage driver early Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The victim, a 17 year old, flipped a 2003 BMW 745-I on the northbound I-95 exit ramp to Hollywood Boulevard. She was not wearing a seat belt, FHP said.
While trying to get off the interstate, she veered to the right, striking a metal guardrail, and then back to the left. The car then hit a wall, veered into a second wall and flipped. The impact tossed the victim from the car, killing her at the scene.
As a Florida accident attorney I have represented many victims of Florida automobile and truck rollover accidents. These accidents can be caused by someone's negligence such as driving at excessive speed, driving while impaired, reckless driving, improper lane change or defective products such as tires or motor vehicles, to name a few. Unfortunately, due to the design of most vehicles on Florida's roads they are not able to sustain the excessive force applied to the roof of the vehicle when it rolls over. The roofs of the vehicles are frequently crushed during the accident causing the occupants to sustain severe injuries and even death. It is far too common to hear of occupants being "thrown from the vehicle." This can be due to the occupant's failure to wear a seat belt or possibly seat belt failure.
If you or one of your loved ones has been involved in a rollover accident or wrongful death automobile accident and are unsure about your legal rights you should contact an attorney. For your convenience the lawyers at the Payer Law Group are available for a free consultation at your home or office.
