Jacksonville, FL
Accident Date:
Fri, 12/06/2013One man is missing and another was seriously injured after the boat they were riding on hit a buoy where Trout River empties into the St. Johns River.
Complete Duval County, FL accident reports and news.
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Jacksonville, FLAccidents in Duval County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Duval County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Duval County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Duval County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
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Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Jacksonville, FL
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Tue, 12/03/2013A woman was taken to the hospital with injuries Wednesday evening after police say she was hit by a vehicle while crossing Kernan Boulevard.
Police said around 6 p.m. Wednesday they received a call that the woman was hit.
Jacksonville, FL
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Tue, 12/03/2013A 35-year-old man was struck crossing San Jose Boulevard near Hartley Road early Tuesday afternoon.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a man in his 30s was struck by a northbound SUV about 2:45 p.m. while crossing the six-lane road outside of a crosswalk just north of Interstate 295.
Jacksonville, FL
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Sat, 11/30/2013Officials are investigating the death of a man and what caused him to veer off the road in his truck, swiping a tree, then coming to rest in the median of the road Sunday morning.
Jacksonville, FL
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Mon, 11/25/2013The Northbound lanes of Powers Avenue were closed Tuesday night as police and rescue crews worked to clean up a single car accident on Powers Avenue at Morton Street.
The car crashed into a light pole in the area around 9:30 p.m.
Jacksonville, FL
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Mon, 11/25/2013A driver was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition after crashing into a house on the Southside on Tuesday afternoon.
Jacksonville police said the crash was the result of a medical emergency.