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Category: Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Laws for Southwest Florida Beachgoers
September 22, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsAre you planning a getaway to one of southwest Florida’s stunning beaches? While there are certainly plenty of reasons why you might want to escape right now, it’s also important to keep safety in mind. Florida’s beloved Fort Myers area has much to offer by way of sunshine and relaxation. However, with an abundance of cars on the road, unfamiliar visitors to the area are often involved in serious pedestrian accidents. If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian-related crash in southwest...
7 Most Common Florida Pedestrian Accidents
August 28, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsFort Myers pedestrian injury attorney recognizes that more and more pedestrians are injured or killed every year because of driver negligence. Smart Growth America reported in 2020 Dangerous by Design that 2018 was the deadliest on record for pedestrians. U.S. drivers struck and killed 6,283 people.
Who Is Most at Risk of Having a Pedestrian Accident?
August 14, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsWINK News reported on February 8, 2020, that pedestrian traffic fatalities are at an all-time high.
COVID-19 Restrictions Add More Bicyclist and Pedestrian Traffic
May 13, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more bicyclists and pedestrians are outdoors enjoying Florida’s environment and sharing the roads with motor vehicles.
Are Smart Car Safety Features to Prevent Collisions With Pedestrians Working?
May 6, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe American Automobile Association (AAA) tested the reliability of automatic braking and other safety features and issued a warning. The technology drivers depend on to keep them safe may not do so.
Florida News Alert – Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident
March 19, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsFort Myers, FL (March 18, 2020) Fort Myers police report a pedestrian was injured in an accident around 8:00 p.m. The driver left the scene.
Florida News Alert – Two Pedestrians Tragically Killed by Semi-Truck
February 26, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsMulberry, FL (February 26, 2020) A semi-truck came around a curve, crossed over the white fog line, and hit Rafael Gandoy, 29, and Armando Melendez, 23, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida News Alert – Pedestrian Tragically Dies in Saturday Night Accident
February 24, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsLee County, FL (February 22, 2020) Daniel Legra-Matos, 61, tragically died in an accident in front of Lehigh Acres Regional Medical Center on Saturday night.
How to Improve Crosswalk Safety
February 21, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsFox4 News reported in November 2019 that the number of fatal pedestrian accidents is a growing concern in Florida. A Florida legislator is pushing for legislation that may make it safer to cross the street.
Florida News Alert – Clewiston 90-Year-Old Tragically Dies in Pedestrian Accident
February 20, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsClewiston, FL (February 19, 2020) According to Florida Highway Patrol, Emilio Millares, 90, tragically died after being hit by a car in Hendry County around 6:15 p.m.