{"id":362,"date":"2023-04-21T07:41:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T11:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2023-05-10T07:42:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T11:42:27","slug":"florida-ranks-4-for-fatal-pedestrian-accidents-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/florida-ranks-4-for-fatal-pedestrian-accidents-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Ranks #4 for Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is not surprising to learn that Florida ranks high when it comes to the number of pedestrian accidents, as the state\u2019s population makes it the third largest in the US. However, it is disturbing to realize the risk when you look at the\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">rates<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0of crashes involving people on foot. According to the<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov\/states\/statespedestrians.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(NHTSA), Florida is #4 for pedestrian fatality rates, with 696 deaths across a population of 21.73 million people. In South Florida alone, there are 3,100 pedestrian accidents that cause more than 200 fatalities and almost 2,400 injured victims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your life could be turned around if you were hurt while walking, so it is wise to pursue all available remedies under Florida law. Though you may be entitled to compensation, there are several factors that impact your claim. You should trust a<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/pedestrian-accidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Miami pedestrian accident lawyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to assist with the legal process, from filing an insurance claim to litigation. Some information on the common causes behind these incidents also helps you understand the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Pedestrian Accidents Happen\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/florida-ranks-4-for-fatal-pedestrian-accidents-in-the-us\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Florida Ranks #4 for Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in the US\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not surprising to learn that Florida ranks high when it comes to the number of pedestrian accidents, as the state\u2019s population makes it the third largest in the US. However, it is disturbing to realize the risk when you look at the\u00a0rates\u00a0of crashes involving people on foot. 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