Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Are you ready to get on the road and ride your bike? Before you do, make sure you get the right bicycle helmet. Bicycle helmets are designed to help prevent injuries in crashes. They absorb energy from an impact and prevent jerking movements that might injure your...

Walking near where cars drive means taking a little risk. Like with most drivers, most pedestrians get where they need to go without an injury. However, people in vehicles do hit pedestrians with some frequency in Florida. Pedestrians can drastically reduce their risk...

Drivers are licensed in Florida because they take a lot of responsibility in their hands when they drive vehicles in public. They are also made to understand the risks and hazards related to driving. But pedestrians do not always have this knowledge and rarely have...

Pedestrians in Oklahoma may face a greater danger than they have in the past 20 years, according to one study by the Governors Highway Safety Administration. Researchers say that pedestrian fatalities in motor vehicle accidents have reached their highest point since...

Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians, according to one study by Smart Growth America highlighting metropolitan areas that pose a particular threat to walkers. In fact, eight of the top 10 pedestrian-unfriendly cities in the country are...

Pedestrians that are struck by cars often sustain serious injuries. Even if a pedestrian was not using a crosswalk, a driver may still be held liable if the accident could have been avoided. There are several ways that Florida drivers can drive carefully around...

A stroll on a sunny day may quickly turn into a trip to the hospital if a careless driver ends up striking you. Perhaps the driver was driving too quickly for road conditions, or maybe he or she was texting while behind the wheel, for example.Unfortunately, the...

If you ride a bike in Okaloosa County, you have to “keep your head on a swivel.” The common football adage means that riders must be aware of their surroundings at all times. After all, while most drivers may say that they look out for pedestrians and...