Florida’s year-round nice weather means that choosing to walk instead of drive is always a viable option. This means there are many pedestrians on the roads, especially in more walking-friendly communities. However, this increases the chance of a pedestrian accident....
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Pedestrian Accidents
Florida pedestrians have good reason to be wary of auto accidents
Pedestrians in Florida and all over the United States might feel as if they are under siege every time they walk out the door. More and more drivers are simply ignoring the traffic laws and driving in risky ways. This is causing pedestrian accidents with catastrophic...
Many pedestrian accidents involve alcohol
Have you ever felt like there are more pedestrian accidents than there used to be? Some of it could just be exposure to the news through social media and the like, but it is undoubtedly true that pedestrian accidents are a huge issue. As with all car crashes, nothing...
Pride parade auto-pedestrian accident ruled an accident
With everything happening in the LGBTQ community right now, fears of nefarious intent were real after a recent car accident that killed one during the Wilton Manors LGBTQ Pride parade. However, the car accident has now been ruled an accident. The fatal car accident...
Numbers say Florida the worst state for auto-pedestrian accidents
Based on statistics, pedestrian safety is coming to the forefront on the list of concerns. This is especially problematic in Florida. In pedestrian-auto accidents, the pedestrian is unprotected and can suffer catastrophic injuries and death. The litany of challenges...
As total fatalities went down, pedestrian deaths rose
A recent government report concluded that, overall, the number of traffic fatalities on the country’s roads declined between 2018 and 2019. The report concluded that in 2019, 36,096 people died in motor vehicle accidents, a decrease in 2% from 2018. The decline...
Florida sees sizable uptick in auto-pedestrian accidents in 2019
Floridians are lucky that their mild winters mean that it is easy and pleasant to take a walk on sunny days, whether the walk is to get from Point A to Point B, or whether it is simply to get some fresh air and exercise. However, as one report found, taking a walk in...