Every day, countless pedestrians take to the streets, traversing busy sidewalks and crosswalks in hopes of reaching their destinations safely. Unfortunately, despite best efforts, accidents can and do happen. Whether it’s a simple trip-and-fall or a severe collision with a motor vehicle, the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be overwhelming. If you or a […]
Pedestrian car accidents are pretty common and often have devastating effects. A pedestrian accident occurs when a vehicle hits a pedestrian when walking, running, crossing the road, or getting around in a wheelchair. This collision type can result in severe or catastrophic injuries that have long-lasting impacts. Although you can receive compensation from the at-fault […]
As a driver, everything on the road is not always within your control. You may be driving in the right lane, within the speed limit, and without distractions, and have a pedestrian dart in front of you outside a crosswalk. Such a pedestrian is said to be jaywalking. However, if you hit them, several questions […]
Leaving the scene of an accident can carry severe penalties, especially if anyone is injured in the incident. Severe injuries can change misdemeanor charges into felony charges. This blog discusses the charges, fines, insurance implications, and other critical factors when drivers leave an accident scene. If you leave an accident scene for any reason, consult […]
Many motorists in the US are involved in motor vehicle accidents every year. While most are vehicle to vehicle accidents, the number of those involved in car-pedestrian accidents is troubling. Driving is a huge responsibility that should be done carefully to avoid causing injury or death to pedestrians. If you hit someone, the consequences can […]
One of the scariest types of car accidents is one where a car hits a pedestrian. These accidents often end with the pedestrian suffering life-threatening injuries. If you were a pedestrian hit by a car, you probably have a lot of questions about how you will pay for the medical treatment you need. One of […]
Across the nation, people are preparing colorful costumes and decorating their homes for the spookiest holiday of the year. Unfortunately, the scariest elements of this holiday season have nothing to do with the innocent thrills and frights of Halloween. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, the month of October has seen the highest number of pedestrian-involved […]
When you hear the term “traffic fatality,” most people think of a major car accident which resulted in a driver or passenger being killed from the impact, not necessarily a pedestrian. But over the last five years, pedestrians have seen the sharpest rise in fatalities of any group, increasing by double-digit margins. According to an […]
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities have increased by almost 10% in just the past year. Research shows that this is the largest year-to-year increase since 1975. In addition, sources state the following four states have accounted for roughly half of these pedestrian fatalities: California Texas Florida New York Of course, these states are home […]
Although deaths from pedestrian traffic accidents have decreased over the last 40 years, injuries from these types of accidents have increased in recent years. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that there were roughly 66,000 pedestrian injuries due to car accidents in 2013, which is a roughly 20% increase from 2009. With this in […]
