Boca Raton Personal Injury Lawyers Blog | Ellis, Ged & Bodden P.A.

Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE - Police are investigating a van driver for DUI after he rear-ended a Broward County bus this morning, sending three people to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said. A Broward County Transit bus had stopped for passengers in the 1800 block of West Commercial Boulevard around 7:52 a.m. when a white van struck it from behind, Fort Lauderdale police Sgt. Frank Sousa said. The van driver, Daniel Christy, is under investigation for possibly driving drunk, Sousa said.Two passengers in the bus and one in the van were taken to Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale with minor injuries.The grill of the van was smashed, but the bus did not appear damaged.Witnesses or anyone with information about this accident are asked to call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department at 954-828-5700.

If you're a passenger in a vehicle involved in an auto accident, and if you have sustained injury as a result, you are entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. As a passenger, you may have a claim against:

• The driver of the vehicle in which you were riding
• The drivers of any other vehicles involved
• Any other negligent party involved in the collision

A passenger is generally not considered to be at fault or partially at fault for causing an accident unless he or she does something such as distracting the driver. The law provides a limited time period for you to bring an automobile accident claim. If you are in Florida, and have been injured in an auto accident, or if you have a loved one injured, contact Ellis, Ged & Bodden today. We will work diligently to protect your legal rights and to maximize your recovery. The initial consultation is free of charge, so call or email us today