Florida, and particularly Miami, is a hotspot for both visitors and locals who prefer to navigate the city on foot. However, this comes with risks, as highlighted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) placing Florida third in the U.S. for pedestrian fatalities per population. In many instances in… Continue reading Causes and Consequences of Crosswalk Accidents in Florida
Continue ReadingFatal Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Pedestrian fatalities have steadily increased across the country over the last decade, with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimating that 7,485 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2021. According to the GHSA, these numbers represent the most pedestrian fatalities in a single year in… Continue reading Fatal Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Continue ReadingAnatomy of a Pedestrian Accident
Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians almost never end well for the latter, who, unshielded by a vehicle and lacking the protections of seatbelts and airbags, are much more likely to sustain devastating injuries. The type and severity of pedestrian accident injuries is dictated by a wide range of factors, including… Continue reading Anatomy of a Pedestrian Accident
Continue ReadingFactors Contributing to Pedestrian Accidents
Collisions between pedestrians and motorists are a serious problem in the U.S. For instance, in 2020, an estimated 104,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in emergency departments across the country. Many more thousands were injured, but didn’t require emergency treatment and for more than 7,000 people, such treatment… Continue reading Factors Contributing to Pedestrian Accidents
Continue ReadingMid-Block Crosswalk Accidents
Although many people assume that the majority of pedestrian accidents occur in intersections, the reality is that 70 percent of the most serious pedestrian accidents, those resulting in a pedestrian fatality, take place in non-intersection locations. Often, these accidents occur in what are referred to as mid-block crossings, or marked… Continue reading Mid-Block Crosswalk Accidents
Continue ReadingWho is Liable for Crosswalk Injuries?
In Miami, as in many other major South Florida cities, there are both marked and unmarked crosswalks. A marked crosswalk has painted lines, indicating the boundaries for pedestrians. Marked crosswalks typically have signs and signals indicating when pedestrians can walk, and when they should stop. Under Florida law, any pedestrian… Continue reading Who is Liable for Crosswalk Injuries?
Continue ReadingPedestrian Deaths Increased Nationwide During the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic led to fewer people commuting to work, which should have led to a corresponding drop in pedestrian accidents. However, a report by the nonprofit Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) actually showed the opposite. As reported by CBS Miami, pedestrian fatalities were up across the nation in the… Continue reading Pedestrian Deaths Increased Nationwide During the Pandemic
Continue ReadingElderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
According to 7 News Miami, an elderly pedestrian was struck and killed when walking along 65th Street between East Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The accident happened Friday, September 18, 2020, at about 7:00 am. The man was 85-years-old and happened to be walking along the crosswalk when he was struck… Continue reading Elderly Man Fatally Struck in Hialeah
Continue ReadingHow to Walk Defensively in Miami
Each year, Florida ranks among the worst states in the country for pedestrian deaths. News reports are filled with the grisly stories of pedestrians cut down by motorists, such as the taxi cab that crashed into a pedestrian in Miami Beach in December. Fortunately, the city of Miami is aware… Continue reading How to Walk Defensively in Miami
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Pedestrian Laws in Miami?
A recent pedestrian accident in Miami is a timely reminder that motorists must exercise caution when driving. Pedestrians have rights, too, and failing to observe the law can get a motorist in hot water. According to Local 10, the accident occurred in April 2019 when a mother pushing a stroller… Continue reading What Are the Pedestrian Laws in Miami?
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