Julia Flannagan, 15, and Lindsey Fullard, 14, seriously injured in ATV accident in White Springs, FL
Teens hurt in four-wheeler crash
15-year-old Julia Flannagan was driving the four-wheeler and pulled the wheel too hard to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision with the unknown vehicle, traveling south on Northwest Crawford Court.
Two of the three girls, driver Flannagan and passenger Fullard, were thrown from the vehicle during the crash. None of the girls were wearing helmets or using safety belts. Flannagan and Fullard were taken to Shand UF in serious condition.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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