Non-Emergency Medical Transport Vehicle Collisions

Local 10 News published an article recently about a wheelchair-bound elderly woman who became trapped inside a medical transport van during a collision between the van and an SUV. The medical transport van was traveling in the southbound direction while the other vehicle was going into the westbound direction when the two collided. Several lanes of traffic were shut down as crews worked to extricate the woman from the vehicle. Fortunately, the woman was eventually freed from the van and taken to hospital where she remains in serious but stable condition. Of the two drivers, only the driver of the van was injured and reportedly only in a minor way.

The Role of Non-Emergency Medical Transport Vehicles

As many of us are aware of, Florida is home to one of the highest populations of older adults in the country. Between these significant numbers of senior citizens and those members of our community who have special needs, non-emergency medical transport vehicles play an important role in our society. Many of these people rely on these medical transportation companies to take them to and from the essential places they need to go.

However, as the news article referenced above indicates, the fact that these large vehicles can be a practical transportation solution does not negate the fact that they can also be less safe than most other vehicles which is primarily due to their propensity to roll over. It is the responsibility of both the drivers who operate these vehicles and the companies who own and direct them to ensure that these vulnerable members of our communities safely reach their destination. A large part of this includes ensuring that anyone who is operating this category of vehicle possesses specialized training and experience.

Understanding Liability in the Event of an Accident

When patients are injured while on a medical transportation van, they are generally entitled to compensation for their injuries. However, that doesn’t mean that obtaining the compensation you deserve is easy. Many times, the initial settlement offer you will receive will barely be enough to cover the basic costs associated with your accident and therefore, many people choose to rely on experienced personal injury attorneys to ensure they recover a fair amount. And before you even get to the question of a settlement amount, you will have to figure out exactly who is liable. This process is much simpler with competent legal help.

Obtain the Legal Help You Need

You may be entitled to damages if you have been injured in a non-emergency medical transport vehicle accident. In this situation, obtaining legal help is one of the best ways to figure out what you should do to prepare for your personal injury claim. The faster you can get all information and evidence to your attorney, the better the chance you have of being able to determine and hold accountable the responsible parties. As the Orlando personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm, we are committed to securing the most favorable compensation for our clients and you can depend on us to guide you to your success. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the West Palm Beach, Ocala, Tampa, Bradenton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Daytona Beach areas.

Resource:

local10.com/news/local/2020/07/17/elderly-woman-trapped-vehicle-following-crash-in-miami/

https://www.pendaslaw.com/the-importance-of-keeping-impaired-drivers-off-the-road/