Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
Three Pedestrians Killed In One Week: Who Can Be Held Liable For Jacksonville Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents tend to lead to severe injury, even death. This stems from the lack of protection that pedestrians have when they’re faced with the impact of a car. Recent accounts of three pedestrian deaths in one week in Jacksonville have raised concerns about road safety and the duties of the driver, property owner,… Read More »
Military Academy Student Struck and Killed on Normandy Boulevard
A senior at Ed White Military Academy of Leadership was struck and killed crossing Normandy Boulevard on the morning of April 29th on her way to school. The driver said that the young woman walked into the path of his car, but stayed on the scene until police arrived. She was only 18 years… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Accident Near Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle the ramifications can be devastating. A prime example can be found in a recent tragic accident that occurred in Jacksonville. A man was hit and killed by a vehicle near Atlantic Boulevard and Bowlan Street, according to CBS 47 News. The pedestrian was transported to a… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Interstate 95 in Brunswick
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the ramifications are oftentimes devastating. A prime example is the tragic accident that occurred on Interstate 95 close to northern Camden County in Brunswick. A retired physician was reportedly attempting to get a ladder out of the roadway that had fallen off his truck when he… Read More »
Florida is One of the Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians
A 56-year-old man lost his life after he was hit by a car while crossing 103rd Street at Brannon Avenue in Jacksonville, according to News4Jax.com. A Hyundai Sonata was reportedly traveling on 103rd Street when the collision occurred. The victim, who actually lived only a few blocks away, died at the scene of the… Read More »
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Accident on I-295
In the blink of an eye, your life can get turned upside down. A prime example can be found in the pedestrian that suffered life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a speeding car that was exiting off I-295 and onto 103rd Street in Jacksonville, according to CBS 47. Police indicate that the driver of… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit By a Car – Understanding Your Rights
The data does not lie – Florida is a dangerous place for pedestrians. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the pedestrian injury rate in Florida is the highest in the country and nearly double the national average. State data indicates that, in a single year, nearly five hundred pedestrians were killed in accidents… Read More »
What Are the Risks for a Pedestrian Accident?
Today, many people enjoy walking for exercise or for recreation. Some people walk to work or go for a stroll during a lunch break. Children may walk to school or walk home from a bus stop. If you like to walk, you should take precautions to avoid accidents. When you suffer a serious injury… Read More »
