Protecting Pedestrians: Legal Support After an Injury Every day, thousands of pedestrians take to the streets—walking to work, school, or simply enjoying a stroll. But with increasing traffic congestion, distracted driving, and infrastructure challenges, pedestrian safety is more at risk than ever. At Barnes Cohen & Sullivan, we understand the devastating impact a pedestrian injury…
NHTSA Halloween: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving As Halloween approaches, the streets fill with ghouls, goblins, and costumed revelers eager to celebrate. While this festive occasion brings joy and excitement, it also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a crucial campaign every…
OCTOBER IS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MONTH With fall temperatures approaching, many more pedestrians will be out to enjoy their walks in the cooler weather. During the month of October, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrate and promote National Pedestrian Safety Month. The NHTSA’s definition of…
Navigating the Alarming Rise in Pedestrian Accidents Being a pedestrian on roads has gotten increasingly dangerous over the years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 824 pedestrian fatalities occurred in the state of Florida in 2022. Florida was also ranked the second most deadly in the nation for pedestrian deaths, according to Smart Growth…
Pedestrian Safety Awareness According to the FLHSMV, Halloween is historically noted as one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. In 2022, Florida roadways had 2,590 crashes while 137 of them resulted in serious bodily injuries and 21 fatalities. Due to more families walking to trick-or-treat around their neighborhoods to celebrate when it…
Florida Pedestrian Killed on I-95 southbound in St Johns County. The man was walking on I-95 South when he was hit by a semi-truck near State Road 16 on Monday July 10th. The man suffered fatal injuries. The 37-year-old driving the tractor-trailer and his passenger were not injured. The crash shut down all of the…
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