
Miami-Dade, FL (September 26, 2024) – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Miami-Dade on the afternoon of September 26. At approximately 2:27 p.m., the incident occurred in the 3600 block of Thomas Avenue. First responders were promptly dispatched to the scene to help the injured victim after the accident. At this time, the cause of the incident has not been reported. Police in Miami-Dade are working to determine how the wreck occurred. The roadway was closed while emergency crews worked at the scene, forcing local motorists to use alternate routes.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victim.
Florida Pedestrian Accidents
According to A Safer Florida, the Sunshine State has the highest pedestrian death rate in the nation. This could also be because Florida possesses one of the highest populations in the nation which, in turn, makes for high accident rates.
As of recent data, between 2010 and 2021, pedestrian fatalities in the United States have been on the rise. In 2021 alone, over 7,500 pedestrians lost their lives in accidents, reflecting a significant increase compared to previous years. The overall number of pedestrian fatalities has increased by nearly 50% since 2009.
Pedestrians are at an increased risk of suffering severe and/or fatal injuries in traffic accidents due to being unprotected while traveling alongside much larger, faster vehicles. The consequences of serious pedestrian accidents can be extremely overwhelming and negatively affect multiple areas of a person’s life, including their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.
The Florida personal injury lawyers at Neufeld & Kleinberg have been assisting injured accident victims and their families to get the compensation they deserve for decades. For many years, our trusted legal team has been working tirelessly to provide those injured in negligently caused accidents and their families with just financial compensation and peace of mind after dealing with arduous and lengthy accident aftermath. Call our law firm today to speak with a specialist concerning your case, and to be connected with an experienced Miami-Dade pedestrian accident attorney. No one should ever be forced to pay for being injured, especially when their injuries were the result of another person’s carelessness. Call us today at (305) 931-6666 to get started on your personal injury case.
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