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Firefighter in Critical Condition after Seminole Motorcycle Accident

November 23, 2011 – Seminole, Fla. – According to a report from Bay News 9, a Pinellas firefighter was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, Nov. 20.

James Fehl was injured when his motorcycle crashed into a car at about 10 p.m. on Bay Pines Boulevard. The vehicle was leaving a parking lot at the time of the accident. It is unclear at this time as to what caused the accident. However, so far no charges have been filed.

Fehl wasn’t wearing a helmet when he was thrown from his bike. He was transported to Bayfront Medical Center. His injuries are considered to be life-threatening.

The motorcycle accident still remains under investigation.

If an accident with a motorcycle or any other vehicle has left you with serious injuries, then compensation may be available. A Florida injury attorney can evaluate your case to determine what your legal options are and how you can protect your rights.

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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