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Man helping injured dog on road killed by oncoming bus - Sunday, January 17, 2010

A Plant City man was killed when struck by a bus while helping an injured dog on the road. Central Florida is one of the most dangerous regions of the United States for pedestrian accidents, and pedestrian accidents are all too frequent here. If you or a family member has been injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call The Florida Firm for a free consultation about your legal rights if you or a family member is injured in any kind of accident.

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Pedestrian Deaths All Too Common In Central Florida - Sunday, December 20, 2009

Central Florida is one of the worst areas of the country for pedestrian safety. A pedestrian has been killed in Daytona Beach Shores crash.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident, motorcycle accident, or pedestrian accident, you need an experienced automobile accident attorney to navigate the complicated legal and insurance environment implicated by the accident.

For a free consultation, contact The Florida Firm.

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Girl Struck By Deputy's Car - Wednesday, December 09, 2009

A young girl has been struck by an unmarked deputy's car is Orange County.

Pedestrian's are always at risk of being seriously injured by motor vehicles and that is particularly true in Metro Orlando which has historically had higher incidents of pedestrian accidents and deaths. For whatever reason, e.g. the way local streets are designed, the lack of cross walks, etc., there is a very high incidence of pedestrian accidents in Orlando. For that reason, motorists must be especially on guard and on the lookout for vulnerable pedestrians.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an automobile or pedestrian accident, call The Florida Firm to assure your legal rights are protected.

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Orlando Roads Are Worst In Nation For Pedestrians - Monday, November 09, 2009

According to a study by Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, Orlando has the most dangerous streets in the nation for pedestrians today. Even today, an Ocoee man was killed on the West Orange Trail when he was struck by a car while bicycling.

If you or a loved one is injured in a pedestrian accident bicycle accident or automobile accident, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation.

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Clermont Child Killed In Halloween Accident - Sunday, November 01, 2009

The Center For Disease Control reports that 4 times as many children between 5 and 14 are killed on Halloween compared to any other time of the year. Unfortunately for a Lake County family, a young boy was killed when attempting to cross State Road 50 while being supervised by and adult on Halloween evening. This family did everything right, it seems, since the child was reportedly crossing the busy road at an intersection with adult supervision. It is critical for drivers to pay special attention when children are out trick or treating or going to other Halloween events.

The Florida Firm is experienced in handling pedestrian accidents in Florida. If you or a loved one is ever injured in a pedestrian accident, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation.

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Real Risk On Halloween: Cars - Friday, October 30, 2009

While parents are well aware of urban myths, legends, or rare realities of razor blades in apples or poisoned candy, the fact is that your child is more likely to be injured by a car when trick or treating than to be poisoned or injured by bad candy. In fact, some news services report that children under 15 years of age are 4.5 times more likely to die in a car crash on Halloween than on any other evening of the year. Most of these accidents occur during trick or treat time, between 4 P.M. and 8 P.M.

  • Make sure no one drinks and drives if you host a Halloween party;
  • Remind your children to "Stop, Look and Listen" when crossing streets;
  • Consider safety when choosing costumes, including nighttime visibility;
  • Consider using reflective tape on costumes;
  • Have your children carry flashlights and trick or treat in groups;
  • Have an adult accompany the children when trick or treating;
  • If you're driving, never assume a pedestrian will yield to your right of way;
  • If you're driving, pay attention for children exiting driveways, sidewalks and medians;
  • If you're driving, stay off your cell phone;
  • If you're driving, stay below the speed limit.

From The Florida Firm, have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Pedestrian Accidents - Thursday, October 15, 2009

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are all too common in Central Florida. Just last night, a pedestrian was killed while crossing S.R. 46 in Seminole County. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a pedestrian is injured every 8 minutes in America in an auto accident. A pedestrian is killed every 113 minutes.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an automobile or pedestrian accident, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation about your legal rights.

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Pedestiran Accidents - Sunday, January 25, 2009

Over 4600 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2004 alone. In the same year, about 68,000 pedestrians were injured. A pedestrian is injured every 8 minutes on average in the U.S. Avoid being injured as a pedestrian. Use crosswalks. Obey traffic signals. Cross streets only at intersections and crosswalks. Look left, right, and left again, before stepping off the curb to cross a road or street. Wear light colored clothing if you will be walking at dusk, dawn, or night.

If you or a family member has been the victim of a pedestrian accident, call CGWC for a free consultation about your legal rights.

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Pedestrian Deaths On The Rise - Sunday, November 23, 2008

About 12 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths are pedestrians. Men are more likely than women to die in pedestrian accidents, and people over 64 years of age are more likely victims than younger pedestrians. Most pedestrian deaths occur btween 3 and 6 p.m. and after dark. In 1997, the chances of beng killed in a pedestrian accident was 5.3%. In 2006, the chances had risen to 7.1%. Florida is one of the top five states for the number of pedestrian deaths, averaging more than 2.5 deaths per 100,000 people. Call CGWC for a free consultation if a loved one has been the victim of a pedestrian accident.

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Deadly Pedestrian Accidents Are Avoidable - Saturday, June 07, 2008

According to a study by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, 61,000 pedestrians were injured in 2006. In the same year, almost 5,000 pedestrians were killed. Pedestrians account for about 11 percent of all traffic deaths each year.

Many of these accidents are avoidable. For example, running red lights is a huge problem in Central Florida. About half of the deaths from red light running are pedestrians. Speeding is also a major contributing factor, accounting as a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes in 2003, for example, according to NHTSA statistics. Speeding is especially serious when a pedestrian is involved, increasing not only the likelihood of hitting a pedestrian, but also the likelihood of death. Needless to say, alcohol is often a contributing factor to such accidents, particularly at night, when most pedestrian accidents occur.

For victims of such accidents, it is important that an attorney be retained promptly to conduct an independent investigation while evidence, such as skid marks and other evidence at the site of an accident, are still fresh. If you or a loved one has been injured, or worse, if a loved one or friend has been the victim of a fatal pedestrian accident or automobile accident, call CGWC, The Florida Firm, for a free consultation.

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Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise - Friday, May 23, 2008

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrian accidents are on the rise. In 2006, there were 61,000 pedestrians injured in automobile accidents in the U.S. and almost 5,000 pedestrian deaths. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration says that it was an increase in both pedestrian and motorcycle deaths that led to an overall rise in highway fatalities in 2005. The total number of fatalities rose to over 43,000 in 2005. Pedestrian deaths reached a 10 year high in 2007 in Washington, D.C. according to the Washington Post. According to the National Center for Statistics & Analysis, Florida most recently ranked second in the nation in pedestrian traffic deaths. Orlando ranked 9th worst city in the nation for pedestrian fatalities in their 2004 study. Miami and Tampa were even worse, ranking 1st and 2nd.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, whether as a driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian, or worse, if a loved one has died as a result of such an accident, call CGWC for a free consultation. Your family has legal rights that can and should be protected. Early investigation by your attorneys and independent team of experts is critical to the protection of your family and your legal rights.



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