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Pedestrian Killed in Coral Springs Pedestrian Accident Involving 15-Year-Old Driver
Driving is a skill that is honed and refined through years of experience, and there are innumerable reasons as to why anyone who wants to drive must complete the required educational courses and training before earning a license. Tragically, a man paid the ultimate price for being in the wrong place at the wrong time [...]
Continue reading...Man Loses Arm in Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident
24. November 2010
Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
When people venture out into traffic on foot, most understand that they are sharing the roads with much larger vehicles and the risks that come with this decision. However, sitting on a bench waiting for a bus is not a situation most would consider dangerous. Sadly, one man discovered that doing so does come with [...]
Continue reading...Man Injured by Off-Duty Police Officer in Broward Pedestrian Accident
11. November 2010
Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
Whether it’s reasonable or not, we tend to hold police officers to a higher standard when it comes to navigating through traffic. Regardless of that general notion, however, the fact remains that police officers are human and can make mistakes like anyone else. It seems that such a circumstance arose last night when an off-duty [...]
Continue reading...Girl Seriously Injured in Margate Pedestrian Accident
8. November 2010
Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
When people exit vehicles, they need to do so in such a way that it’s safe for them and in a manner that allows motorists to avoid collisions with them. While it’s too early to know what exactly occurred in a recent Margate pedestrian accident, what is known is that a 12-year-old girl was badly [...]
Continue reading...Fatal Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Takes Life of 25-Year-Old Woman
19. October 2010
Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Crossing a road as a pedestrian involves a certain amount of risk and a high amount of trust that motorists in the area will obey traffic laws and make sure to avoid collisions. While the vast majority of pedestrian crossings in Florida are completed without incident, when something goes wrong the results can be catastrophic. [...]
Continue reading...Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident Takes Life of Woman
10. August 2010
Accident Lawyers, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Pedestrians are always around in Florida, and anyone who has spent time here understands this reality. Therefore, everyone who drives, rides a bicycle or walks needs to understand that diligence and focus are extremely important as well as judgment, as any lapse in any of these qualities could instantly lead to disaster. Sadly, this could [...]
Continue reading...Tamarac Hit-and-Run Accident Seriously Injured Pedestrian
30. July 2010
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Most of us who have spent any time behind the wheel of a vehicle understand that when a city bus stops and drops off passengers, it’s reasonable to expect that pedestrians will soon be looking to cross the road. Unfortunately, it’s possible that one unidentified driver did not foresee this probability, as a woman was [...]
Continue reading...Pompano Beach Hit-and-Run Accident Takes Life of Pedestrian
29. July 2010
Accident Lawyers, Hit & Run Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
When people cross the street on foot, they generally understand that they need to be wary of passing motorists. Conversely, motorists understand that they need to be aware of any pedestrians who may be crossing a street, and this should not be particularly difficult if a pedestrian is making his way across the road with [...]
Continue reading...Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident Leads to Serious Injury
25. July 2010
Pedestrians generally understand that there are risks involved with venturing out into traffic in South Florida, particularly at night. Unfortunately for one area man, this risk turned into reality as he was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street on Wednesday night. Homicide investigators are already working the case, [...]
Continue reading...Fatal Fort Lauderdale Auto Accident Goes to Trial
24. June 2010
Accident Lawyers, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
When we see a police cruiser speeding down the road with its lights on and sirens blaring, most of us pull off to the side of the road and give it clear passage. We do so because it’s expected of us and because we all assume that the cruiser is headed to a destination to [...]
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21. December 2010
Accident Lawyers, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death