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2013 saw several pedestrian accidents in southwest Florida.  In December, NBC-2 news reported on a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers.  

The NHTSA reports that in 2011 (latest available data) 69,000 pedestrians were injured and 4,432 were killed in the U.S. In an August 2013 press release, U.S. Transportation Secretary, Arnold Foxx announced that the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) is launching a new campaign called "Everyone Is A Pedestrian" with a website which has safety tips and resources for local leaders, city planners, parents and others involved in improving pedestrian safety.  www.nhtsa.gov/everyoneisapedestrian    

Pedestrian accidents are devastating for those involved. Here are some resources from "Everyone Is A Pedestrian".

Parents and Caregivers

As a parent or caregiver, you want to do everything in your power to make sure your children and older parents are safe every time they walk out the door.  The resources below will help you and your loved ones do just that.

Everyone is a Pedestrian! (PDF 252 KB)
Whenever you are not in your vehicle, you are a pedestrian! This brochure offers
tips for both drivers and pedestrians to stay safe while sharing the road.

Prevent Pedestrian Crashes: Parents and Caregivers of Elementary
School Children(PDF 165 KB) 
Elementary school children are very active and impulsive. Although they are
learning and growing, school-age children 10 and younger still need guidance and supervision when playing and walking near traffic. Learn the myths and facts.

Five Tips to Keep Your Children Safe on Their Way To and From School

Strengthen your traffic safety knowledge.  Teach and reinforce our children's pedestrian safety habits.

Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities

Want to improve the walkability of your neighborhood? Learn from the examples of other communities working to improve pedestrian safety.

Walkability Checklist

How walkable is your community? Take a walk with your child and find out for yourselves. 

"These are just a few of the tools you will find on the 'Everyone Is A Pedestrian' website.  Taking time to review these and other resources on line may save a life or prevent injury.  Also, remember pedestrians have rights.  Here is a link to information on those rights:  Pedestrian Rights," said Fort Myers Pedestrian Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Lee County Personal Injury  Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.