A lot of Americans are committing to improved health, and Floridians are no exception. Part of this commitment means walking whenever possible, rather than taking a car. That’s a lot easier to do in Florida, since our

Most people assume that whenever a car hits a pedestrian, it’s always the motorist’s fault. After all, this kind of accident is typically catastrophic for the person who is struck. But while it’s true that drivers are

What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents? Getting into an accident as a pedestrian can be terrifying and serious. Unlike car accidents, pedestrians have nothing to protect them, not even a helmet like a motorcyclist

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Pedestrian Safety Issues in Largo There have been several highly publicized pedestrian fatalities in Largo in the past year. On November 10, 2014, Sarah Arlia and her two children

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury A Twelve Year Old Nearly Hit in a Crosswalk in Hernando County Last week twelve year old, Raymond Pearson, was on his way to school and was crossing at

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Jogging has remained enormously popular since the 1970s. It continues to attract thousands of enthusiasts each year and the St. Petersburg / Clearwater / Tampa area has an ideal

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury It may seem to be a completely obvious statement to make, but roads are slippery when wet. Essentially, when it rains, there is a layer of water between the

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Pedestrian Safety Issues in St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is a city in which there are a lot of pedestrians. We are blessed with an urban environment in which walking

By: Heath C. Murphy – Personal Injury Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. Pedestrian fatality rates are nearly twice the national average. Additionally, I have, in the past, blogged on the dangers faced