Pedestrian Accidents Increasing in Florida

Recently, I've noticed several news stories about pedestrians who have been killed in West Palm Beach car crashes. In fact, pedestrian accidents in South Florida are increasing. Nationwide, the number of pedestrian accident fatalities in January through June increased from 1,884 in 2009 to 1,891 in 2010.  The data was obtained from National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. 
 
The NHTSA statistics are alarming because overall traffic fatalities dropped 8 percent during the same time period and the increase comes after four years of pedestrian fatality decreases. It is especially alarming because the increase occurred in only a handful of states.  Only California, New York, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, Oregon and North Carolina had an increase in pedestrian fatalities. Some of these fatalities are blamed on intoxicants, distracted driving, distracted walkers, head phones and cell phones.
 
Florida leads the nation in pedestrian accidents. Learn how these accidents can be prevented in our article: "Preventing West Palm Beach Pedestrian Accidents."
 
If your loved one has been injured or killed in a West Palm Beach pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to insurance compensation for their medical bills, lost income, disability, pain suffering, property damage and other losses. To learn more, contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. at 1-800-GOLD-LAW and ask to schedule a free case evaluation with a West Palm Beach pedestrian accident attorney.