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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Did You Know that Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians? Infographic of statistics of why Florida is the most dangerous state for pedestrians. -
Pedestrians Being Killed at Unprotected 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. -
The Dangers of Not Being Able to Hear an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle 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. -
Fact: Florida is Ranked the 2nd Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians 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. -
Four States are Responsible for 42% of All Pedestrian Deaths and Florida is One of Them 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. -
2015 was the Deadliest Year for Pedestrians in Hillsborough County 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. -
Do Different Types of Crosswalks Mean Different Laws for Drivers? There are many different types of crosswalks out there. Do all of these different types of crosswalks mean different laws for drivers? Find out. -
The Five Most Dangerous Roads in Fort Myers for Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes 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. -
FHP: 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. -
Pinellas County has Decided to Stop Using Crossing Guards 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.