Articles Posted in Pedestrian Accidents

We’re often talking about the risks of drunk driving. As you know, drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents across the nation. But would you believe that alcohol is also a serious problem in pedestrian accidents nationwide? According to USA TODAY, more than a third of the pedestrians who were killed…

When many people think of distractions and traveling, they think of texting while driving. Well, we’re here with another problem that’s plaguing our roadways. It’s texting while walking. According to the Sun Sentinel, pedestrians who text while walking are limping their way into South Florida emergency rooms with some serious injuries. If you’re looking down…

Pedestrian traffic in the area is easily some of the most at-risk traffic. These individuals are much more likely to die in an accident that the occupants of a motor vehicle. According to a recent study from the Ohio State University, the number of pedestrians injured while using a cell phone and walking has actually…

A 22-year-old female driver from Fort Lauderdale was recently arrested and hit with DUI manslaughter charges after officers say she hit and killed two pedestrians while driving her mother’s vehicle. According to the Daily Mail, the woman was arrested roughly three weeks after the accident happened in a downtown Fort Lauderdale parking lot. Authorities report…

A female pedestrian was hit and killed by Broward Sheriff’s deputy’s patrol car. According to CBS Miami, the woman and her boyfriend were attempting to cross Federal Highway (near Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital) at roughly 3:00 a.m. when the accident happened. Investigators are still trying to figure out how fast the officer was traveling.…

You better buckle your seat belt if you don’t want to get a ticket (or you don’t want to get injured in an accident). According to officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), law enforcement officers throughout the country will be on the hunt as part of the “Click It or Ticket” safety…

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is a common weekend for everyone to get out. Whether you’re getting out of town or just getting outside, most of us have an extra day to enjoy at our leisure. Unfortunately, this time serves up some serious risks for accidents — vehicular, pedestrian and bicyclist risks increase with holiday…

Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern here in South Florida. A lot of our travels are done by foot and by public transportation. While we may see it as just another part of daily life, there are elderly pedestrians out there who see it as a huge obstacle, for their health and their safety. According…

The month of March is one of the busiest we see in the area. People from all over the country enjoy our sunny and sandy beaches and soak up that Florida sunshine. With all these visitors, and with kids let out of school for spring break, we see a significant increase in traffic on our…

Driving at night can be dangerous, particularly as we enter the height of season, which includes spring break. Broward pedestrians face some of the highest risks. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), about 40 percent of drivers worry about hitting a pedestrian or an animal while driving at night. Another 25 percent of drivers…