Pedestrian and Crosswalk Accidents in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties: Get Legal Help Today

Anyone walking on a crosswalk, sidewalk, median strip, or traffic island can be vulnerable to an automobile-related accident.  Unlike larger metropolises, the Tampa Bay area does not have large groups of pedestrians on foot in city areas.  We are largely a “commuter” region, with most individuals driving from place to place.  Public transportation is not widely used and people do not routinely travel on foot in the Florida heat.  The fact is that our commuter culture can add to the danger that people on foot face.  Florida drivers are simply unaccustomed to looking out for pedestrians and are more likely travelling at higher speeds.

The warm weather does not prohibit walking all-year round and people can set out for a quick trip on foot anytime.  Children and the elderly are the most common victims of pedestrian and crosswalk accidents and in Florida, we have a particularly high number of senior citizens.  Based on these factors, Florida pedestrians face potentially serious injuries if they are involved in a car crash while on foot.  Pedestrians have no protection from impact and are arguably the most vulnerable types of auto accident victims we represent.

National statistics reflect that while pedestrian deaths have been in decline since 1975, they still make up about 12 percent of crash deaths.  In 2008, there were 69,000 pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S.  Usually, the victim is hit by the front of a passenger vehicle.  The severity of injuries depends on how fast the automobile was travelling, the height of the pedestrian, the shape of the vehicle and the bumper.  In general, the larger and faster the vehicle, the harder the impact, the more severe the injury, and the higher risk of death.

Being hit by an automobile can be one of life’s most debilitating experiences.  If you are facing injuries from being hit as a pedestrian, the last thing you need is to deal with the world of insurance claims and mounting hospital bills on your own.  You will probably have many questions on a multitude of topics ranging from how to file your claim to how to pay for recovery costs.  Put St. Petersburg pedestrian injury attorneys at Rooth Law Group to work for you and call us today for a free consultation.

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