Miami Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Intoxication
The dangers of Miami drunk driving accidents have been well documented, and there are many public awareness campaigns organized by groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) intended to raise...
View ArticleHollywood Pedestrian Accidents: What You Can Do to Prevent Them
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 4092 pedestrian fatalities in 2009. While this represents a 7% drop from 2008’s numbers, the reality is that these...
View ArticleCoconut Creek Pedestrian Accidents May Be Linked in Some Cases to Intoxication
According to The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk pedestrians in 2008 were four times as likely to be in a fatal accident as those who were not intoxicated. In...
View ArticleNow That the Warm Weather is Here, It’s Time to Look Out for Miami Pedestrian...
Miami pedestrian accidents are a common concern, especially in warmer months, when more people head outside to take advantage of spring and summer days. The spring and summer also mean tourist season...
View ArticlePreventing Hallandale Beach Pedestrian Injuries Caused by Distraction
In recent years, there has been a lot of emphasis placed on the dangers of distracted driving. Although Florida is one of only a few states not to enact a ban on texting and driving (or mobile phone...
View ArticleAre Miami Pedestrian Accident Fatalities on the Rise?
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted pedestrians are an increasing problem, with the number of pedestrian fatalities caused by car accidents jumping 4% in...
View ArticleIs Distracted Walking Leading to Pedestrian Accidents in North Miami Beach...
A study out of the University of Washington recently found that up to one in three pedestrians are distracted while crossing streets – usually by cell phones or other mobile devices. Texting seems to...
View ArticlePreventing Childhood Pedestrian Accidents in Davie and Across South Florida
Childhood obesity is a national problem, and many pediatricians and health experts recommend daily activity – such as walking to and from school – to help children stay fit. However, many parents are...
View ArticleHit and Run Pedestrian and Car Accident Rates in Miami are Among the Highest...
Florida has the unfortunate distinction of having one of the highest rates of pedestrian and hit and run crashes. Of all communities in Florida, Miami is known as having some of the highest instances...
View ArticleNew Report Finds that Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida are Too Frequent
According to a recent report published by the National Complete Streets Coalition and Smart Growth America, Florida leads the nation when it comes to the most dangerous areas for pedestrians. In fact,...
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