Jayden MacFarlane, 7, injured when hit-and-run driver strikes bicycle on Tropicana Street in Miramar, Florida
Child Hurt Sunday in Miramar Hit And Run Crash as Police Search For Driver
According to officials, the incident took place shortly before 11:30 AM when the child was riding their bicycle near Tropicana Street and Desoto Drive. The van, which had damage to the right front hood, continued going east on Tropicana St. before turning north onto Desoto Dr. and eventually turning onto Pembroke Rd.
7-Year-Old Injured in Hit and Run in Miramar Out of Hospital
Miramar Police tell NBC 6 the owner of the van came forward Monday after police released a picture of the van. Investigators now say the owner has hired a lawyer and is no longer talking to detectives.
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After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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