Florida is a warm home to a diverse community of residents and accepts tourists regularly from all across the country and the world. The state of Florida has many attractions and amenities not to mention some of the most beautiful beaches you can find anywhere. Because of the robust offerings that exist in Florida and the climate, many people spend a lot of time outside. Because of this, the risk for pedestrian accidents increases substantially.
In 2020, there were 8,106 pedestrian accidents in Florida according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Out of all of the pedestrian accidents that were reported that year, 712 pedestrians died from their injuries. In Orange County Florida in 2020, a highly visited county due to the presence of Walt Disney World, there were 551 pedestrian accidents resulting in 45 deaths.
What are the Most Common Reasons for Pedestrian Accidents in Florida?
People that get hit by a car can suffer major injuries and debilitating harm. People that are hit by cars are also at high risk of dying. This is why when walking about, pedestrians should take extra care and caution regarding where they are at and their surroundings to avoid a potentially catastrophic incident from happening. Even moreso, though, drivers must exert a high standard of care so that they do not hit a pedestrian.
Pedestrian collisions in Florida can happen in many ways. However, the most commonly reported ways that a pedestrian crash takes place include:
- Cars that do not come to a full and complete stop at intersections.
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Drivers not paying attention to their surroundings and driving distracted.
- Driving over the speed limit and too fast for the road and the conditions.
- Driving recklessly in a school zone.
- Pedestrian misjudgment and inattention.
- Intersections have a bad design and can be confusing for drivers or pedestrians.
- Roadways that are not properly maintained.
Orlando pedestrian crashes can be the fault of drivers or pedestrians themselves. For example, if a person has too much to drink and walks home from a bar, they could walk into the road unexpectedly where there is no designated crosswalk and get hit. Popular tourist locations throughout the state tend to be the most high-risk areas for pedestrian accidents. This is because these areas have more traffic and people, drinking is common especially among vacationers, and tourists might be unfamiliar with where they are at.
Speak to an Orlando Personal Injury Attorney Today
Whether you were visiting Orlando or if you are a resident and you were hit and injured by a negligent party while biking, walking, jogging, or engaging in any other outdoor activity call the Vaughan Law Group. The attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group will provide you with guidance on how you can obtain compensation for the damages you suffered. For more than 30 years, the Orlando personal injury attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group have been helping victims of injury accidents in Orlando get justice and compensation. Call the Vaughan Law Group today to schedule a free consultation at (407) 648-1426.
