Woman Injured After Metal Falls From Tow Truck on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami Gardens, Florida

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A woman was injured Wednesday morning after a piece of metal fell from a truck and crashed through the windshield of a passing vehicle on Florida’s Turnpike. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near Northwest 199th Street.

Authorities stated that the debris originated from a tow truck traveling along the Turnpike. The metal fell into the roadway, where an oncoming SUV struck it.

The metal pierced the SUV’s windshield, striking a woman in the passenger seat and injuring her arm. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The injured person deserves answers and compensation

Before a truck carrying a load begins its route, the trucking company must ensure the cargo is secured correctly and the vehicle has been thoroughly inspected. Were these preventive steps followed here?

Maybe not. A failure in securing the load or a mechanical issue are all preventable factors.

The injured individual here will possibly have life-altering injuries. She will have mounting medical debt and loss of income. She deserves answers and justice.

This will require the assistance of skilled truck accident lawyers who have the experience to handle cases where trucking companies may attempt to minimize fault or shift blame.

My hope is that the injured here will make a swift and full recovery.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in auto and truck accidents that result in serious injury or death.

Disclaimer: This post is not legal advice. Information contained in this blog was compiled from third-party sources or is the opinion of the author.