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Can a Pedestrian Sue a Cyclist for Causing a Collision?

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As an increasing number of people in Fort Lauderdale and other parts of Florida choose bicycles as a means of transportation, the possibility of pedestrian-bicycle collisions also increases. While some accidents are avoidable, others cannot be prevented, and when injuries occur, it is often the pedestrian who bears the brunt of the impact. If… Read More »

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NFL Player’s Death Highlights Problem Of Pedestrian Deaths In Florida

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Pedestrian accidents are an often under-appreciated problem in this country. According to figures from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, a pedestrian is killed on-average about every 85 minutes in the United States–more than 6,200 deaths annually. Tens of thousands more pedestrians suffer serious, life-altering injuries that often require years of medical care…. Read More »

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Teaching Kids Parking Lot Safety

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In the midst of their innocence, children often don’t grasp the potential danger lurking throughout those concrete blocks we all use to park our cars on or in. And even as parents, it is understandable if when you pull into a parking lot or garage, your first thought isn’t to consider any of its… Read More »

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How Pedestrians Can Avoid Impaired Drivers

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According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a four-month investigation into a bicyclist’s death has revealed that the motorist who hit him was impaired by both drugs and alcohol at the time of the fatal collision. The 51-year-old impaired driver was apparently driving recklessly and swerving through traffic before striking the 33-year-old victim. The… Read More »

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Understanding Pedestrian-Vehicle Collisions

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Walking can be a great source of exercise. It is also a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative to driving. But unfortunately, the benefits don’t outweigh the fact that the road can be a risky place for pedestrians who happen to come in contact with a negligent or reckless driver who is sitting behind the wheel… Read More »

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The Risks of the Road for Rollerbladers

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The South Florida Sun Sentinel has reported that a rollerblader has been tragically killed in a recent weekday collision with a car while skating along a popular recreation path in Pompano Beach. The impact of the horrific car crash was so devastating that the female victim was unrecognizable to the point that authorities were… Read More »

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Avoiding an Accident While Waiting at a Bus Stop

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Local 10 News recently reported that a 63-year-old man has been injured in a hit-and-run crash at a Miami bus stop. According to a police report, the collision occurred when the 36-year-old driver of a Lexus apparently drove onto the sidewalk and struck the victim who was sitting on a bench at the bus… Read More »

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The Dangers of Roads For Child Pedestrians

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Wink News has reported that a nine-year-old Sarasota boy who was biking to school died after being struck by a truck on a recent weekday morning. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the nine-year-old child pedestrian was biking westbound on a south sidewalk when a 25-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Silverado struck… Read More »

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Florida Woman’s Leg Severed in Pedestrian vs. Car Accident

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A woman from Decatur is in stable condition after being struck by a car when she was assisting a relative who had been in a car accident. The woman remains in the hospital in Gainesville. She was assisting her family member who had been in an accident and was out of her car checking… Read More »

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Child Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Florida

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A Ford Mustang driven by one man was found to be traveling at 102 miles per hour when he struck and killed a mother-daughter duo that was legally crossing the street in May. The woman and her two-year-old daughter were killed when the man was involved in a street race with another vehicle. He… Read More »

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