There are loads of guidelines that govern how to drive safely, and abiding by them is important. But, did you know that guidelines also exist for pedestrians? They are designed to keep you safe while walking just about anywhere. Being familiar with them is helpful and...
Pedestrian Accidents
How pedestrians can avoid collisions with cyclists
It is the perfect weather to get out and get some air. You and millions of others have this same thought running through their head. You might be considering walking when others are dusting off their bikes. Walking alongside cyclists, however, could spell danger for...
What damages can I seek in a bicycle accident lawsuit?
Cycling is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Not only is this one of the cleanest forms of transportation, but it is also quite affordable and comes with a ton of health benefits. However, cycling also comes with its share of risks. Due to their nature, accidents...
What are the main causes of pedestrian accidents?
Depending on the severity of the impact, an accident that involves a pedestrian and a motorist can be devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) findings, nearly 76,000 pedestrians are involved in auto accidents each year. Out...
National Pedestrian Safety Month brings important reminders
Walking is good for your mind and your body -- but walking isn’t always the safest mode of transportation. Serious accidents involving pedestrians have been on the rise, even as overall roadway traffic accidents have declined. Even though traffic on the roads was...
Pedestrians who are hit by vehicles may be able to win damages
In cities across the U.S., pedestrians share the roads with drivers of motor vehicles. When people need to cross the street or enter traffic to get to their destination, they need to carefully follow traffic laws in order to avoid being hit by a car. Unfortunately,...
How can someone driving fail to see a pedestrian crossing ahead?
Pedestrians can be almost as aggressive as those in motor vehicles. Some of them will step right out into traffic without any hesitation, possibly while staring down at their mobile phone and not at the vehicles approaching. Sometimes, pedestrians contribute to their...
Jaywalking won’t get you a ticket in Virginia, but it could get you killed
As of March 1, 2021, pedestrians who are caught jaywalking in Virginia will no longer be slapped with a ticket. The legislature passed the new rule decriminalizing jaywalking so that law enforcement authorities would have more time to attend to other, more serious...
A shocking rise in pedestrian fatalities
Pedestrian fatalities due to SUVs rose 81% over the 10 years leading up to 2019. Those caused by cars also increased, at the considerably lower, but still alarming rate of 53%. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrians...
The role of speed in pedestrian accidents
There are many factors that determine how badly someone is going to be hurt in a pedestrian accident, such as the height of the individual, the type of car that hits them, exactly how the crash occurs, the time it takes for emergency crews to respond and the like....