Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 33-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after causing a collision that sent the two-year-old child with her to a hospital Friday.
St. Petersburg Police told WTSP that this crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on southbound Dr. MLK Street South when the driver went into the opposite side of the road and slammed into a tree, which ejected the toddler, who was not properly belted.
The child was hospitalized for serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers arrested the driver, who they identified as Krista Carver, for DUI that caused serious injury, “child neglect, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, and possession of a controlled substance.”
Being involved in a car accident can take a significant toll on your physical and mental health and your finances. Those injuries can prevent you from working, resulting in a significant loss of income. Your physical pain can keep you stuck at home or in the hospital, taking time away from your hobbies and your social life, leading to a loss of enjoyment and feelings of depression and loneliness. If another driver was at fault, you shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences of costly medical expenses and financial and emotional hardships. Our St. Petersburg car accident lawyer is ready to show up for you not only when it comes to filing your claim but also to advocate on your behalf for full and fair compensation that can say goodbye to those financial burdens and put you on a path of financial restoration and emotional peace. Choose Whittel & Melton, LLC to legally represent you. Call our office at 866-608-5529 or reach out online for a free initial consultation.