When a Florida Pedestrian Accident Turns Premises Liability Issue

Accidents are never simple. In fact, there are many circumstances in accidents that require professional analysis of many different factors, especially when the accident involves a Florida pedestrian.

 

Take the recent tragic accident of one Florida man who was struck and killed on Highway 29 as he was walking along the shoulder.

 

Neighbors maintain the intersection where he was struck and killed poses a

Florida Drivers: The Scariest Thing for Your Kid This Halloween

 

Halloween is that time of year where we indulge in the good-natured fun of getting scared. Children and adults alike have an excuse to dress up as whatever their hearts desire.

 

However, among all the ghouls and goblins out there this Halloween, there’s something that’s far more dangerous to your children – Florida drivers.

 

Children at Increased Risk on Halloween in Florida

 

Types of Injuries Florida Pedestrians Experience When Hit By a Car

 

Pedestrians in Florida must follow the laws to stay safe and to keep others safe, just like drivers. However, accidents happen every day, and when pedestrians are hit by vehicles, the injuries can be incredibly serious.

 

Here are several facts about pedestrian accidents in the U.S.

 

  • Every year, over 4,000 pedestrians are killed and 60,000 are injured.
  • Every eight minutes, a pedestrian is

Child Pedestrian Accidents – More Complicated Than You Think

Any accident becomes more tragic when it involves a child. Kids are so much more vulnerable than adults. Not only do they tend to suffer more physical damage in accidents, but unlike adults, they simply aren’t as good at recognizing and avoiding potential dangers.

 

Take a recent story from Coral Springs.

 

On Valentine’s Day, a 6-year-old was leaving school and ran behind a turning

Las Vegas Is More Dangerous for Pedestrians than Manhattan

If you were to release a poll asking Americans what city is most dangerous for pedestrians, a lot of respondents would probably vote for New York City.

 

The large metropolis is known for its crowded sidewalks, gridlocked streets, and risk-taking drivers and cyclists. The plight of pedestrians in Manhattan has been well-documented in pop culture as well, perhaps most famously when Dustin Hoffman yelled “I’m