Clearwater Florida Pedestrian Accident Blog
This blog is local to Clearwater, Florida and contains blog posts about pedestrian laws, safety, injuries, accidents and personal injury claims. Our blog is updated frequently by our team of local experts on behalf of Jim Dodson, a specialized pedestrian accident attorney.
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Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians Infographic of statistics of why Florida is the most dangerous state for pedestrians. -
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents at Mid-Block Crossings in Florida Mid-block crossing is the act of crossing a busy road at mid-block without the benefit of a pedestrian warning system can be dangerous, at best. -
Sound Requirement for Electric Vehicles The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 requires automakers to equip all new quiet cars with sound that meets the new federal standards by September 2019. -
Shocking Facts About Pedestrian Accidents Infographic Lower gas prices, the use of cellphones and people walking more for health reasons are some of the factors that have contributed to more pedestrian accidents. -
Pedestrian Deaths are Stilll On the Rise Nationally, pedestrian deaths are on the rise, however twenty-one states had a decrease in fatalities. Find out what states are responsible for the increase. -
Increased Death Tolls for Pedestrians in Tampa Bay Area 2015 was the deadliest year on record for pedestrians in Hillsborough County, with a record death toll of 51. Previous years the average was in the 30s. -
Simplifying Crosswalk Law There are many different types of crosswalks out there. Do all of these different types of crosswalks mean different laws for drivers? Find out. -
Five Dangerous Roads in Ft. Myers for Pedestrians & Cyclists In 2014 there were 524 total crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in Ft. Myers, 25 of those were fatal. the most deadly day of the week was Wednesday. -
Visibility Helps Prevent Pedestrian and Cycling Accidents The Florida Highway Patrol and the Ft. Myers Police Dept. conducted a pedestrian and cycling safety awareness campaign on Feb 17, 2015. Find out what they did. -
No More School Crossing Guards at Gulf to Bay and Belcher At the intersection where a school crossing guard was killed and two kids were injured, Pinellas County has decided to stop using crossing guards altogether.