11-year-old boy fatally struck by pickup truck while riding bike on the sidewalk off of U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor, Florida
Child riding bicycle killed in crash along U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor
According to FHP, a Dodge pickup towing a boat trailer was traveling north on U.S. 19 in the outside lane, south of Grand Cypress Boulevard. As the truck overtook slowing traffic, the driver, a 21-year-old Tampa man, swerved and traveled to the east shoulder to avoid a collision.
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.
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