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Category: Pedestrian Accidents
Move Over Act Good for Bikers and Walkers
August 25, 2021 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe Move Over for People Act adds clarity to existing Florida statutes.
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists, Pedestrians & Motorcyclists
May 5, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates U.S. roads were more dangerous in the second quarter of 2020 than they have been in years.
Cape Coral & Fort Myers Marginally Improve Pedestrian Safety
April 16, 2021 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe number of pedestrians struck and killed by drivers across the nation increased by 45 percent from 2010 – 2019. Florida ranked number one in the 2021 report with the most pedestrian fatalities.
What Are the Most Common Pedestrian Injuries?
March 19, 2021 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsPedestrians are at risk of being struck by a vehicle every time they walk in Southwest Florida. The NIH says the most vulnerable pedestrians are children, the elderly, and those of lower socioeconomic status.
Pedestrian Fatalities at 30-Year High
February 12, 2021 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsIn 2020, WINK-TV reported the number of people killed while walking on the street was at a 30-year high nationwide. Tragically, Southwest Florida continues to have too many hit-and-run pedestrian accidents.
Popular SUVs and Pedestrian Accidents
November 20, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS’s) recent study showed new SUVs are more lethal to pedestrians than cars, according to a Fort Myers pedestrian accident attorney.
Speeding’s Effect on Pedestrian Accidents
October 14, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsHigher vehicle speeds increase both the likelihood of a pedestrian being struck by a car and the severity of any injuries.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area Declared One of the Most Dangerous Pedestrian Areas
October 2, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsSmart Growth America’s 2019 Dangerous by Design report showed the Cape Coral-Ft. Myers metro area ranked 8th in a list of the top 20 most dangerous pedestrian areas.
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.