J. Stanford Morse, P.A.
3131 66th Street North Suite #2
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
FAX: 727.347.0179

We Speak for the Injured. We Speak for Their Families.

Personal Injury attorney

Pedestrian Accidents

Every day thousands of drivers make the decision to multi-task, speed, tailgate, run red lights and drive aggressively. Pedestrians are often the victims of these dangerous attitudes and actions.

Pedestrian accidents strike at the very heart of our communities. Approximately 4,600 pedestrians are killed by automobiles every year. Almost one-third of these victims are children under the age of fifteen. NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts reported 70,000 pedestrian injuries in 2007 - nearly one pedestrian accident every 8 minutes.

In Florida we participate in activities that take us outdoors to parks, beaches and shopping areas where motor vehicles, sometimes driven by tourists unfamiliar with our roadways, are prevalent. With an increased awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy bodies to prevent illness and enjoy a high quality of life, our routines often consist of jogging, walking and bicycling. These activities place us in risk of injury due to an automobile accident caused by a negligent driver.

At J. Stanford Morse, P.A., we put our thirty years of experience to work for you. No amount of money can compensate for the loss of life or pain resulting from a serious injury due to the negligence of another. However, our expertise in representing pedestrian accident victims has resulted in awards for compensation and punitive damages that have helped to ease the pain and suffering resulting from a catastrophic event. Our attorneys examine the many factors involved in the accident to determine fault, degree of accountability and the amount of justifiable compensation for physical injuries and damages.

Community & National Organizations:

The Partnership for a Walkable America is a national coalition working to improve the conditions for walking in America and to increase the number of Americans who walk regularly. The members are national governmental agencies and non-profit organizations concerned about three main areas: Health, Safety and the Environment.

The National Safety Council is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. The primary focus of the NSC is preventing injuries on highways and in homes, workplaces and communities.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries, and property damage — from crashes on the nation's highways.

Walking Info

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is a national clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.