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Category: Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents That Occur On Interstate Highways
November 16, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsGiven the great weather conditions that Florida experiences throughout much of the year, there's no wonder that more and more people are opting to walk to their final destinations instead of drive or ride. That said, Florida has a very high incidence of pedestrian accidents, in part, due to the fact that there are more people on the streets on more days of the year than in many other states. Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey notes that individuals are often hit by automobiles...
Halloween - watch out for trick or treaters
October 30, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsRandall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. recommends, "Watch out for trick or treaters. With an increase in pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic, and dark neighborhoods, the potential for devastating injuries or death increases on Halloween, October 31."
Distracted Walkers - Pedestrian Death Rate On The Rise!
August 12, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe U.S. Department of Transportation figures for 2011, the most recent available, show that 14% of all traffic-related deaths in 2011 (32,367) were pedestrian deaths. In 2010 Florida ranked number 2, following only California, in the number of pedestrian traffic deaths.
Quiet Cars - A Threat to Pedestrians and Bicyclists?
April 22, 2013 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsAccording to the Department of Transportation, hybrid and electric cars are so quiet that pedestrians and bicyclists don't know they are there.
Crosswalks and Pedestrians - What is the responsibility of the driver and the pedestrian
March 11, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents"A pedestrian versus an automobile is a devastating mix. Pedestrians do not stand a chance when drivers of cars do not watch out for them and strike them."
Pedestrians who walk and text are most at risk of being in an accident
January 4, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsDistracted walking study reported December 10, 2012, 29.8% of walkers involved in accidents were using electronic devices when navigating intersections.
Pedestrians, Watch Out!
October 2, 2012 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsNo matter where you walk, watch out! A potential accident may be just a moment away. In this technological age you, or a driver, may easily become distracted. Whether you’re in a gated community, at a store or anywhere, the potential of you, the pedestrian, being injured in a vehicle accident has increased.