The Orange County Board of Commissioners has approved a $5 million plan to improve pedestrian and bike safety on the major roads serving the University of Central Florida (UCF) campus. The plan includes the building and improving of mid-block crosswalks, sidewalks and bike paths in order to make their use safer and more appealing to pedestrian and bike traffic.
Over 50,000 students and staff rely on the roads to make their way on and off campus every day, many of whom walk or bike to navigate the campus. The university has seen many safety issues involving pedestrian accidents resulting in serious injuries, and about one death per year. The main problem is foot and bike traffic mixing with vehicle traffic near the two major roads by the campus entrance and along the western edge of campus.
Some of the enhancements will include better lighting, well-painted and textured pedestrian crosswalks, wider sidewalks and fencing within medians to discourage pedestrians from crossing the street mid-block.
Find a Personal Injury Lawyer, Near Me
(855) 529-0269These efforts are made to address the serious problems with pedestrian safety faced by Central Florida, which is ranked as one of the most dangerous areas in the country for pedestrians. For over a decade, Central Florida has experienced the highest number of pedestrian accidents resulting in injuries and deaths in the country. Each year, more than 850 Central Floridian pedestrians are struck by cars, 150 of which suffer serious and incapacitating injuries and 40 to 70 are killed.
If you or a loved one has been hurt as the result of a negligent driver, you may be able to recover damages for your related costs. To learn more about your rights as a victim, speak with a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident attorney at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers.
Call or text Chalik & Chalik
(855) 529-0269
Statistics Reveal Florida Pedestrian Accidents Among Kids a Major Issue With over 60,000 serious injuries and nearly 4,000 deaths each year, pedestrian accidents are occurring at an alarming rate. What’s even more shocking is the rate at which these accidents are affecting younger populations. In order to understand the causes of pedestrian accidents and how to prevent them, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Distracted Walking New Research Shows Distracted Walking Causes South Florida Accidents Almost everyone seems to have a cell phone these days, as popularity for the iPhone and other smartphones is ever increasing. Although the cell phone is a great invention, it seems as if it poses an inevitable threat on the road to those using one. The...
The Risk of Being Hit by a Car in Plantation It seems like every time you turn on the news, there is another story of someone getting hit by a car in South Florida. Just this week, a couple in their eighties were struck and killed by a car in Fort Myers, and two University of Miami students were struck and killed while crossing the...
Pedestrian loses life in five-vehicle collision A multi-vehicle crash occurred, killing a pedestrian who behaved as a good Samaritan. The tragic collision occurred in Cantonment, Florida, on, January 10, 2017, just prior to 6 p.m. on U.S. 29 and Hazzard Lane. A Toyota XB and a Jeep Cherokee were going in the northern direction, and nearing Hazzard Lane in the outer...
Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Statistics Not everyone gets around Fort Lauderdale by car, and even drivers become pedestrians when they use sidewalks and crosswalks to get to their destinations, such as the park, a beach, or a downtown festival, after parking somewhere nearby. Unfortunately, year after year, Fort Lauderdale consistently ranks among the deadliest cities in Florida and the United...
Who Is Liable in Pedestrian Accidents? The person or entity whose negligence led to the pedestrian accident is liable. However, determining the at-fault party requires a thorough investigation and an understanding of what constitutes negligence and how to identify it. Proving these elements and filing your potential lawsuit on time are critical to recovering damages. You do not have to define...
How Do Pedestrians Seek Compensation for Injuries If Hit by a Car In Florida? There are several ways pedestrians can seek compensation for their injuries if hit by a car in Florida. If you were the victim of this type of accident, you might be able to file a claim with your own no-fault insurance, with the at-fault driver’s no-fault insurance, or with the motorist’s auto liability policy. If...