In a recent Florida pedestrian accident, a seizure was reportedly the cause of a driver veering onto the sidewalk in Seminole, FL Tuesday night, killing one teenage pedestrian and severely injuring another.
On March 10, Pedestrian Zachary Baker, 19, was declared dead at the scene of the accident, near Seminole Mall, after Kyle J. Figler suffered a seizure while driving, and his vehicle continued onto the sidewalk. The other pedestrian struck by the vehicle, Jendi Leigh Schroeder, 19, suffered serious injuries and was transferred to a hospital.
According to Figler's stepfather, the driver had no previous history of seizures. Doctors treated Figler for only minor injuries and were examining the cause of the sudden seizure.
Every day in Florida, pedestrians are the victims of accidents with automobile, truck or motorcycles. The injury sustained by these individuals is often serious causing hospitalization or even death. Many clients call our office when they have been involved in such an accident. Generally, their first question is "what insurance coverage is applicable to this accident?" Many are surprised to learn that their own PIP coverage on their own or parents automobile will pay toward their medical expenses.
Florida PIP (Personal Injury Protection) benefits provide up to $10,000 of medical bill coverage, lost wage coverage or up to $5,000 death benefit. This is No-Fault insurance here in Florida. It does not matter who was driving and who was at fault.
