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Over 10,000 Pedestrian Accidents in Florida in One Year

Over 10,000 Pedestrian Accidents in Florida in One Year

Few types of accidents cause the devastating effects that pedestrian collisions do. Sadly, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports 10,291 pedestrian accidents in Florida in the last year (2023) alone. Our state is currently the second most dangerous for pedestrians in the nation. That is an alarming number of victims, and it’s frustrating to ...

Florida Named One of Deadliest States: Pedestrians and Brain Injuries

Florida Named One of Deadliest States: Pedestrians and Brain Injuries

We recently wrote about the Tampa MOVES initiative and how it aims to make our roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. This comes at a good time, as the Governors Highway Safety Association recently named Florida one of the deadliest states for pedestrians. These numbers are based on 2022 accident reports, and cite Florida as ...

Tampa MOVES Initiative Creates Safer City for Bicyclists & Pedestrians

Tampa MOVES Initiative Creates Safer City for Bicyclists & Pedestrians

We recently wrote about Tampa’s reputation of being friendly to bicyclists and pedestrians on our blog, and now we have more news to share! On Tuesday, Tampa unveiled the MOVES initiative, our first citywide mobility plan. This exciting development has been 3 years in the making and aims to improve road conditions, make local streets ...

National Walking Day: Tips From the Brooks Law Group

National Walking Day: Tips From the Brooks Law Group

April 6th marked National Walking Day, but making regular walks part of your health and wellness routine should be something you focus on all year long! Walking has long been heralded for its many health benefits, and Tampa is one of the best places to live if you want to enjoy daily walks. The plentiful ...

Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian accidents don’t always happen when crossing a street or walking along a busy road. Last week in the Tampa Bay area, a pedestrian was struck outside of a CVS in Sarasota County. The Long Boat Key victim was standing near the glass doors on the front of the store at 505 Bay Isles Parkway when a ...

Polk County Ranked in Top 10 Most Dangerous Areas for Pedestrians

Polk County Ranked in Top 10 Most Dangerous Areas for Pedestrians

Polk County seems idyllic in so many ways. For those of us who live here, we’ve fallen in love with the many lakes and waterways, the delicious, local dining options, the amazing sunsets, the close proximity to the coast and major attractions, and of course, the beautiful downtown areas where you can browse markets and shops. Unfortunately, many locals ...

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Tampa, FL

Causes of Pedestrian accidents in Tampa can be for any reason and happen anywhere pedestrians and drivers share space. Tampa is home to many attractions where pedestrian traffic is heavy, such as the zoo, Florida Aquarium, Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, and beautiful nearby beaches. But a fun day can turn into a disaster if a negligent ...

Pedestrian Safety Rules Everyone Should Know

Pedestrian Safety Rules Everyone Should Know

It’s very scary to think about getting hit by a car when you’re walking down the street. But this is a possibility that we have to prepare for, especially with how common it’s been recently. Just last week, a pedestrian was hit by a driver near the Tampa area when he failed to yield to ...

5 Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian

5 Tips for Staying Safe as a Pedestrian

This week, a Winter Haven man lost his life after being struck by two cars while trying to cross U.S. 17 on foot. Tragedies like this remind me of how dangerous being near motor vehicles can be for pedestrians and how important it is to always stay safe and alert. It’s no surprise that your ...

Electric Scooters Hit Tampa Sidewalks: Awesome or Accident-Prone?

Electric Scooters Hit Tampa Sidewalks: Awesome or Accident-Prone?

In the past few years, electric scooter rental companies have been making their way through metropolitan areas across the country. This weekend, the scooters arrived in Tampa. While easy access to scooters makes transportation a breeze, is it worth the potential risks? Today we’ll take a look at how these scooters work and examine the tradeoffs ...

Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High in 2018: What’s the Cause?

Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High in 2018: What’s the Cause?

Every time we leave the safety of our homes, there are risks that we encounter. Whether we’re on foot or in a vehicle, we put our lives into the hands of others. We have to trust that the people zipping by us on the roads are paying attention and are in complete control of their ...

Record-Breaking Rates of Pedestrian Deaths

Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks Welcome back to this week’s edition of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. As always, we’re joined by our host, Steve Brooks, managing partner at Brooks Law Group. Today we’ll be talking about a recent report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association. Based on preliminary reports, 2018 held the highest amount ...

Steps to Take to Ensure Pedestrian Safety

As Florida drivers, we all see the signs warning us to yield to pedestrians. While we all know that is what we are supposed to do, many drivers get busy and speed right through crosswalks without watching out for people walking. Just yesterday a couple visiting from Canada were hit in a crosswalk after leaving ...

Texting While Walking Puts Pedestrians at Risk

By now, everyone’s heard the message: texting and driving is bad. Very bad. Avoid it at all costs. What about just texting and … walking? Is that so bad? Yes, in fact, it is. Indeed, pedestrians who talk and text—“petextrians” as they are called—are on the rise, and so are pedestrian fatalities. Prior to the ...

Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians

Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians

Florida is notorious for pedestrian accidents. It’s been named the worst state for pedestrian deaths in the nation in multiple studies. In a single recent year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recorded 9,736 pedestrian crashes. Of those collisions: 734 people died. 1,534 suffered incapacitating injuries, such as broken bones or ...

Florida Ranks as Third-Highest State for Pedestrian Fatalities

The State of Florida is appealing for many reasons: no snow or state income tax, plenty of beautiful beaches, Disney World, and at least one decent football team at any given time. As great as Florida, is, however, it does hold an unfortunate designation: it ranks as the fifth-most dangerous state for pedestrians, according to ...

Safety Tips for Avoiding Pedestrian Injuries During Halloween

While the week of Halloween is often one of the most exciting weeks for children all over the country, it can unfortunately be one of the most dangerous nights of the year for our most precious assets as well. Traditionally parents have been more concerned, understandably, about the contribution of candy to our country’s obesity ...

Death of a Pedestrian in Winter Haven – What Can His Family Do?

On November 3, 2013, a 30-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Winter Haven around Lucerne Park Road, according to the Tampa Tribune. The man was found unconscious on the side of the road and pronounced dead at the hospital with injuries consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. It is ...

Sidewalk Project Along 301 Highlights the Importance of Safe Walkways

In the last few months, Pasco County has been working on a pedestrian walkway that will stretch five miles from Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City to Mosstown Road in Lacoochee along U.S. 301. According to the Tampa Tribune many local residents are welcoming the project because it means safer passage along the highway. As ...