A Port Everglades employee died recently after being struck by a tractor-trailer as a pedestrian after leaving work in the afternoon. The victim worked at Sun Terminal in the Port Everglades complex and was pronounced dead at the scene. A Broward County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson advised that the tractor-trailer was owned by Martainer Inc. of Miami.
Although motorists might think that truckers have a better field of vision because they sit so high up, truckers actually have very large blind spots surrounding them, particularly at the front and rear. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that there’s a pedestrian accident about every seven minutes and a fatality every two hours. Older adults and children are the most likely victims of pedestrian accidents.
Most pedestrian accidents are the fault of the driver of a motor vehicle. The most common cause of these accidents is distracted driving when a driver’s attention is diverted from the road. Distracted driving can involve:
- Texting or using cellular devices
- Using navigational devices
- Interacting with passengerss
- Eating, drinking or smoking
Given the facts of this accident, the family of the victim in this case may have two cases. One might be against the trucking company and the other could possibly a worker’s compensation case.
Evan Ostfeld is a Broward County workers’ comp lawyer and personal injury lawyer who has the unique knowledge and experience necessary to handle both of the cases that might be spinning off of this tragedy. He represents accident victims across Florida. Attorney Ostfeld is highly respected by both judges and insurance attorneys for his legal skills, preparation and professionalism.
If you or somebody close to you was injured at work or in any other type of accident, don’t hesitate to contact attorney Evan Ostfeld at 866-478-3968. You can even use his online contact form, and he’ll be back with you back right away. Never give a statement to an insurance company without your attorney being present. It will only be used against you in the future. Contact the Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld right away after any accident.
