Category Archives: pedestrian accidents
Who Is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident in Broward County
Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries, and determining liability is one of the most important steps in pursuing compensation. In Broward County, liability in a pedestrian accident depends on who acted negligently and whether traffic laws were violated. While drivers are frequently at fault in pedestrian accidents, pedestrians and even third parties may… Read More »
Who Pays For A Victim’s Medical Bills After A Florida Pedestrian Accident?
A pedestrian who was struck by a car could sustain potentially life-threatening injuries and, even after receiving treatment, could suffer from permanent disability. In fact, this occurs in the majority of pedestrian-vehicle cases, where pedestrians, unlike motorists, have little protection from impact. This can result in catastrophic injuries and hefty medical bills. Common Pedestrian… Read More »
Child Pedestrian Accidents
There has been an alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities in recent years. One study, for instance, published by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) revealed that 2021 saw the most pedestrian deaths in the U.S. in nearly 40 years. Of the individuals who are particularly at risk of being involved in deadly pedestrian accidents… Read More »
Right Turns At Intersections A Hazard For Pedestrians
Pedestrians are always at a disadvantage when in close proximity to moving vehicles. There are, however, certain situations that tend to be particularly dangerous for pedestrians. Intersections, which, with their traffic lights and crosswalks are supposed to be safe for pedestrians, often prove to be one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians to… Read More »
Preventing Pedestrian Car Accidents
Although most people associate car accidents with single-vehicle crashes or collisions between two separate cars, the reality is that an alarmingly high number of crashes actually involve pedestrians. This is especially true in Florida, where the balmy weather makes walking a common pastime for visitors and residents alike. While traffic laws, crosswalks, and safety… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents
According to the Department of Transportation, as many as 4,280 pedestrians lost their lives and a further 70,000 were injured in traffic accidents in a single year, which breaks down to a pedestrian fatality every two hours and an injury every eight minutes. Although collisions between motorists and pedestrians can occur just about anywhere,… Read More »
Low Speed Collisions with Pedestrians
Most people associate car accidents with collisions on the freeway or on busy streets. However, the reality is that thousands of people are injured every year in collisions with slow moving vehicles in driveways and parking lots. In fact, last month a woman tragically lost her life after she was hit by a car… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed By Tractor Trailer
Northwest Miami-Dade County was the scene of a tragic accident in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer. Details regarding the accident were sparse and the accident is still being investigated, but one detail of importance that has emerged is that the driver stayed on the scene after the accident…. Read More »
Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Car
A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the road one recent early morning. According to reports, the man suffered serious injuries and is still in critical condition at a local hospital. Details regarding the accident are few, but the incident brings to mind the importance… Read More »
Runner Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Runaway Tire
Imagine you are out for your morning run – the last thing you expect is to have to dodge tires to avoid getting hit. This is exactly the situation a local runner faced, however, as she ran along the Rickenbacker Causeway. Unfortunately, the woman was not so lucky as to be able to get… Read More »
