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Animal Control Truck Overturns to Avoid Hitting Car in St. Petersburg

November 3, 2011 - St. Petersburg, Fla. - According to a report from 10 News WTSP, a Pinella County Animal Control truck flipped over Monday morning, October 31, after colliding with a car.

The car accident occurred on 5^th Avenue South and 37^th Street South. The cause of the accident was the car driving through a red light. 

The collision caused the truck to flip over, so much so that the firefighters were needed to free the driver. In addition, firefighters rescued a cat and 2 dogs, which were located inside compartments at the top of the vehicle. The animals didn't appear to be injured.

The driver of the car was treated at the scene of the accident but was then taken to an area hospital for observation.

If you were seriously hurt in a car accident caused by another's negligence, then you should speak with a St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer. They can advise you of your rights and determine if you have a legitimate claim worth pursuing.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Florida Crash Statistics, there were 2,978 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Florida.

As a service to the residents of St. Petersburg, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Florida that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

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