Don't Ride Out The Pain

Jeffrey B. Sexton's Law Firm is a Personal Injury Law Firm serving all of Central Florida for over 15 years. We will work tirelessly to ensure that you are rewarded for the damages you've incurred at the hands of negligence. Be it a dog bite, a slip and fall, a car accident, or something else, if your'e not at fault, then we will work to expose that.

Many people think they have no recourse in certain cases. For example, someone may slip and fall in a grocery store, and then bolt out of there out of embarrassment, leaving groceries behind. Only to get home and realize they had a broken pelvis. Embarrassment can be painful, but that'll go away. A broken pelvis requires much more. Which is why if you do happen to fall, take inventory of why you fell. Sure, humans trip. But sometime we are tripped up... By something or someone that shouldn't be there.


If you or someone you now has sustained an injury due to negligence or even suspected negligence, give us a call today!

Pedestrian Safety

Central Florida is home to some of the most dangerous intersections in Florida for pedestrians. A pedestrian is almost certain to suffer devastating injuries when struck by an automobile. This is a very serious issue that affects all of us. 

Using a crosswalk and looking both ways before crossing the street are only the beginning of safely walking the streets of Central Florida. Call or e-mail us today for a free evaluation of your case.

Are You Up to Date On The Rules of the Road?

Do you know the rules of the road? Most of us learn the rules, get our license at 16 and then forget them like we forget the periodic table of elements.

It never hurts to revisit the rules. They are ever changing and it's likely that if you took your written driving test in the late 80's, you may not be fully aware of changes that have been made.

 So, do yourself a favor. Visit www.dmvflorida.org or www.ntsb.gov or www.flhsmv.gov to refresh and renew your awareness of traffic and safety. It can save your life and others.

The Dangers Of Crosswalks

Marked crosswalks are safety devices put in to place to prevent tragedy. Most jurisdictions give the pedestrian the right-of-way when within them. Interestingly, there is strong evidence that marked crosswalks prompt many pedestrians to feel overly secure when using them. As a result, pedestrians place themselves in hazardous situations on the mistaken belief that a vehicle can and will stop -- even when it may be impossible to do so. It isn’t unusual for this type of pedestrian behavior to cause rear-end collisions when motorists are forced to brake abruptly.

In contrast, a pedestrian using an unmarked crosswalk generally feels less secure, less certain that the vehicle will stop and exercises more caution when waiting for safe gaps in traffic before crossing. Consequently, fewer accidents occur in unmarked crosswalks.

This isn’t to say that jay walking is encouraged, however, when extreme caution on the part of the pedestrian is exercised the number of accidents are reduced. A marked crosswalk is nothing more than a false psychological barrier that gives both pedestrians and motorists a disadvantage. It is good in it’s intent, but can be dangerous when oncoming traffic is ignored.

Many tourists who aren’t familiar with an area often times fall victims to these circumstances, as well as the elderly. It is wise to always look both ways and make eye contact with motorists to convey your intent. Never enter traffic until it is absolutely safe to do so.

Distracted Pedestrians

We all see a lot of coverage in the media about the dangers of distracted drivers, but what about distracted pedestrians? The online journal of "Injury Prevention" states that the injury and death rate of pedestrians distracted by technology has sky rocketed since 2004, more than tripling in that time period.

"Two phenomena are likely contributors to the possible association between headphone use and pedestrian injury: distraction and sensory deprivation," site authors of the journal Injury Prevention. When a pedestrian is distracted, they are inclined to walk slower and more likely to walk in front of a moving vehicle. Of 116 accidents from 2004 to 2011 where pedestrians were noted as using headphones, 70% resulted in fatalities; greater than two thirds were males under 30 years old and over half of the vehicles involved were trains.

This past February, a boy in Wisconsin was struck by a train as he walked with his head down and headphones on under his hood. Because his senses were deprived, he did not see the warning lights of the train or the sounds of it's horns blaring. Just a day later a similar situation occurred in Michigan and another teen was killed. As summer approaches, teens need to be made aware of how dangerous it is to not only drive but also to walk or ride a bike while distracted.

Pedestrians:
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid distractions like texting, talking on the phone, or wearing headphones.
• Make eye contact with drivers to make sure they see you and know that you are there.
• Obey all crosswalk traffic laws.

Drivers:
• Look out for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially ones that may not be watching the road.
• Avoid distractions such as talking on the phone, listening to loud music, and texting.
• Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Reduce speed on neighborhood streets

Increasing awareness among drivers and pedestrians is the only way to convey that multitasking on the road is extremely dangerous.