TAMPA, FL – A woman in her 70s died Thursday after being struck by a falling tree branch in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall just the day before.
This incident occurred before 11 a.m. on North Nebraska Avenue, amid hurricane reconstruction efforts and the debris cleanup procedure, WFLA reports.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, succumbed to her injuries at the scene before officers arrived. At this time, police believe this event was an accident but will continue their investigation and work to determine whether other factors played a part.
If your family member lost their life because of another party’s negligence during the hurricane clean-up process, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. Our Tampa wrongful death lawyer is prepared to offer legal support during this very difficult time and defend your right to full compensation–money that can go toward funeral or burial expenses, and other financial hardships incurred as a result of this event. Whittel & Melton, LLC, offers free consultations. Learn more by calling our firm at 866-608-5529 or reaching out online.