Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the country for people on foot. Whether you’re crossing the street, walking through a parking lot, or heading to your destination on foot, the risk of getting hit by a car is higher here than in most places. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, you might be entitled to compensation, but getting what you deserve
Nov 27
2024
2024
4 Things to Do after a Pedestrian Accident
As a pedestrian, getting hit by a car, truck, or motorcycle can be terrifying. You can be left dealing with severe injuries, emotional distress, and the frustration of an accident you didn’t cause. In the moments following the crash, knowing what to do can make a difference in protecting your rights and securing fair compensation.
Read on to learn four steps you can take to protect
The warm and sunny streets of Florida make it a popular destination for residents and tourists alike. Unfortunately, the state’s beautiful weather and bustling cities also come with a less pleasant aspect – a relatively high number of hit-and-run accidents.
Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable in these incidents, facing serious risks when struck by a vehicle. In this blog post, we will explore hit-and-run incidents
Feb 21
2023
2023
Florida Pedestrian Safety: What Is the Law?
Pedestrian safety is something that is given a lot of attention in Florida. Why? Because our state sees a shockingly high number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities each year.
This is largely because Florida was built with automobiles in mind. Our roads prefer cars to a ridiculous degree, often making pedestrians travel significantly out of their way to find things like crosswalks or sidewalks.
Aug 17
2022
2022
Pedestrians: Stay Safe on FL Streets
Even though Florida has numerous laws on the books that are meant to protect pedestrians and plenty of sidewalks and crosswalks to ensure safe travel, far too many people are hit by vehicles as they are walking here each year.
In fact, one report was recently released that found Florida to be the second most dangerous state for pedestrians in the United States. In 2021
Florida is a place people like to live in because the weather is generally nice the whole year-round. Even during the height of winter, when it’s cold and slushy in other places, Florida is just right. This is why you see so many people walking at all hours on Florida sidewalks – even late on New Year’s Eve.
The problem is that where there are
