Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians in the United States. In Florida, there were 5,433 pedestrian deaths in the 10-year span, which is an annual average of 2.73 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people. Both poor engineering of Florida roads, combined with inattentive or aggressive driving contributes to these statistics. Examples include, dart-out accidents, intersection accidents, passing accidents, vehicle turn and merge accidents, vendor accidents, and very common are back-up accidents. With today’s technology, drivers are becoming more distracted while using their electronic communication device to either text, make phone calls, surf the internet, check their map for directions, or update and review their social media. Other forms of distracted drivers include talking to passengers, eating and drinking, reading, grooming, adjusting the radio, rubbernecking, or daydreaming. If you, or a loved one, was struck while walking, jogging, or running, and your life has been affected physically, emotionally, and financially, contact the Kennedy Legal Team for a free consultation.
