Liability for Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1 (NHSTA) has estimated that a pedestrian is killed every 2 hours and injured every 8 minutes in traffic crashes. The majority (approximately 78%) of fatalities occurred in urban areas. The majority (approximately 72% of these incidents occurred while it…
No one out for a stroll or crossing the street ever expects a car to hit them, but it happens. When it does, a pedestrian accident throws the victim’s and victim’s family’s lives into utter turmoil. Suddenly, they confront the daunting prospect of lengthy hospital stays, intensive medical care, and…
Walking across or along a street should never put someone’s life in danger. In Florida, however, that is not always the case. According to official data, 9,628 motor vehicle crashes involving a pedestrian happened on Florida roads. 708 people died as a result of these accidents, and another 7,863 sustained…
On any given day there are thousands of pedestrians on Florida’s streets and sidewalks. The constant supply of sunshine means that there’s always something to do outdoors. And while this may make you think that Florida is a safe place for pedestrians, you’d be wrong. Florida consistently ranks as the…
Steps to Follow in a Pedestrian Accidents Aftermath Florida is not known for pedestrian friendliness and ranks amongst the states with the highest number of pedestrian accidents per capita. In fact, nine of the 20 U.S. cities with the most annual pedestrian crashes are in Florida. Overall, as a state,…
Pedestrian Accidents can Cause Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLDSMV) estimates more than 9,200 pedestrian crashes occurred on Florida roads in 2018, resulting in 674 pedestrian fatalities. About 500 of those crashes and 36 fatalities occurred in Pinellas County. Combined totals in…
2018 Data Indicates Rising Pedestrian Death Rate Sometimes the most reliable way to get from point A to point B is to travel by foot. Unfortunately even this most basic form of transportation has become even more dangerous over time. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the total…
Florida Cities Most Dangerous for Pedestrians Florida is well known for its sandy beaches, theme parks, and generally pleasant climate that draws millions every year from around the world. On the other hand, Florida has recently become known as the worst state for pedestrian safety. Nine of the 20 deadliest…
Few traffic accidents inflict more consistently life-threatening injuries than those in which a car strikes a pedestrian. Nothing protects the pedestrian from the initial collision with the vehicle, and the equally-devastating impact with other objects or the road surface that follows. Many pedestrians do not survive these accidents. Those that…
Seeking Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Injuries Pedestrians, whether they are walking, jogging, running, or even sitting in public, can be vulnerable to an accident with a negligent driver. It’s important to be aware of the injuries that can be sustained as a result and stay safe. Types of Pedestrian Accident…
