WPTV in West Palm Beach reports that one person has been killed, and a second person has been critically injured in a crash along US Highway 1 near Stuart on Sunday, June 20, 2021. A spokesperson from the Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement to reporters that the fatal crash happened in the southbound…
Florida has such pleasant weather and has so many tourists walking around town. Sometimes it can get quite crowded! However, all that walking means an increased risk of pedestrian accidents. We have collected stories of pedestrian accidents here on this page. All of these stories have a link back to the original source.
The big question in any pedestrian accident is who was at fault. Pedestrians have the right of way, but their chances for compensation are lowered if they were not following the rules of the road.
For instance, if a pedestrian suddenly darts into traffic and they’re not at a crosswalk, an accident will likely be their fault and they will be responsible for their injuries. The same goes for crossing against the light, crossing an illegal street, or loitering in the roadway.
However, if a pedestrian was following safety rules and gets hit, then it’s very likely the driver will be to blame. Considering pedestrian accidents are often very injurious, or fatal, the chances of a high payout are good.
The best way to stay safe as a pedestrian is to always follow the road rules and signals. Even if a group of impatient tourists wants to cross against the light, you don’t have to follow them. You’ll protect yourself and other motorists. Besides, the days are lovely here. Why not stay out in them a little longer?
If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, seek medical treatment then call Chalik Law for a free consultation. We’ll be happy to hear your story and assess your chances for compensation.
Pedestrian Killed In Manatee County Accident
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported recently that a pedestrian was killed in a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of U.S. Federal Highway 41 and 69th Avenue West in southern Manatee County on the evening of Wednesday, May 5, 2021. According to a press release issued by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred between…
Teen Killed In Daytona Beach Accident
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported recently that a teenager was killed in a tragic incident in Daytona Beach on Friday, March 26, 2021 when he was struck by a motor vehicle while trying to skateboard across an intersection. According to a press release issued by officials with the Daytona Beach Police Department, the incident took…
Two Killed This Weekend Walking On FL Highways
WKRG CBS News Channel 5 reported recently that a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred in Okaloosa County, Florida on the afternoon of Monday, March 22, 2021 that claimed the life of a man from Saint Cloud, Minnesota along the shoulder of Interstate 10. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident took place…
Orlando Pedestrian Dies In Accident
The Orlando Sentinel reported recently that a pedestrian was tragically killed in an incident where he was possibly hit by a motor vehicle in Orlando, FL on the evening of Monday, February 22, 2021 as he attempted to cross a local roadway. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on…
Pedestrian Killed In St Pete Accident
CBS Local News Atlanta reported recently that an elderly man was killed in St Petersburg on the evening of Thursday, February 18, 2021 in a tragic pedestrian accident when he was struck by an SUV as he attempted to cross a local roadway. According to officials with the St Petersburg Police Department, the incident took…
Boynton Beach Man Killed In Wreck
The CW 34 West Palm Beach News reported recently that an elderly Boynton Beach man was killed on Friday, February 12, 2021 in Boynton Beach, Florida in a motor vehicle collision. According to officials with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Friday, January 12, 2021 between 2:30 p.m. and 2:35…
Pedestrians Killed In Clearwater Accident
CBS News reported recently that two pedestrians were struck and killed by a motor vehicle while crossing a street in Clearwater last Friday evening. According to officials from the Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire & Rescue, the accident occurred between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Court Street, just east…
Pinellas County Deputy Kills Pedestrian
The Tampa Bay Times reported recently that a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy in pursuit of alleged car thieves on Wednesday, January 6 struck a pedestrian while driving his police patrol SUV in reverse, causing fatal injuries. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the pedestrian died Thursday morning at a local hospital from injuries sustained…
Fatal Accident in Sarasota, Hit-And-Run In Vero Beach
The CW 34 WTVX West Palm News reported recently on a hit-and-run accident in Vero Beach in which police are still looking for the vehicle that fled the scene. The crash occurred around 11:45 a.m. in Vero Beach at the intersection of 10th Avenue and 20th Place. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the…
A Woman Is Charged With DUI Manslaughter In A 2019 DUI Crash
In Florida, a driver commits the offense of DUI manslaughter when they are in actual, physical control of a vehicle, is intoxicated under Florida law, and causes the death of another person. Actual physical control refers to the driver being inside the vehicle, or in the case of a motorcycle, have the capability to operate…
Teens Standing In Street Struck By Car
Florida is a state with the highest number of pedestrian accidents in the United States. There are many causes behind this alarming statistic. One of the leading causes is the climate of Florida, which allows for year-round outdoor activities, which leads to more pedestrian traffic on roadways. High population and tourism account for other factors…
Disney Faces A Lawsuit Due To Injuries Incurred On An E-Scooter
Electric scooters, also called e-scooters have become popular on college campuses and in cities around the United States. For a small initial fee and then a per-minute or per-hour charge, people can rent e-scooters from companies like Bird, Lime, and even Uber and Lyft. Unfortunately, the rise in the popularity of these vehicles has also…
The Driver of a Vehicle Attempts to Avoid an Accident But Kills a Pedestrian
Florida is a state that requires all drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage. When a driver has PIP coverage, it will cover them even when they are a pedestrian who is hit by a motor vehicle. Most of the time, a claim must be made through the PIP first before a personal…
Crossing Guard Injured While Assisting Students
Florida has laws regarding what drivers must due when an accident occurs. One of the primary laws is that even if the accident involves only minor property damage, the driver must stop. The driver must also notify the closest police department and provide their license and insurance information to the other persons involved as well…
Jogger Struck and Injured on Bayshore Boulevard
In a report they call the Pedestrian Danger Index, a group called Smart Growth America took a look at the number of people struck and killed by drivers while they were walking to the number of people living in a given area. The report discovered that Florida has more pedestrian deaths in comparison with the…
Child Donates Her Organs After Being Struck By a Car
Earlier this year, it was revealed that nine of the twenty deadliest cities for pedestrians in the United States are in Florida. Orlando, a highly popular tourist destination, was ranked as least safe. After Orlando in terms of pedestrian safety came Daytona Beach, a popular spring break destination. Between 2008 and 2017, there were 5,433…
New Information Released in Fatal Sheriff/ Pedestrian Accident
In a report released earlier this year, Florida was declared one of the deadliest states in the nation for pedestrians. Of the 20 deadliest cities in the United States for pedestrians, nine are located in Florida. Orlando was ranked the least safe. Between 2008 and 2017, Florida saw 5,433 pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents. This…
Pedestrian Attempts To Cross I-75, Struck And Killed
Floridians have the highest risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. A report from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Street Coalition ranked the 20 deadliest U.S. cities for pedestrians. Nine of these cities were in Florida. Orlando was ranked the least safe and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West-Palm-Beach area came in at number 14….
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car
Contrary to popular belief, “jaywalking” is not a legal term. There are no statutes against jaywalking in Florida. Many actions can be referred to as jaywalking; some of them being illegal. Crossing the street against a red light is illegal and may result in a ticket. However, crossing mid-block or outside a crosswalk is not…