While October is National Pedestrian and Drive Safe Month, statistics reveal that awareness should go beyond just one month. Many pedestrians operate under the assumption that the drivers who approach and pass by them are paying attention to the road instead of their...
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Pedestrian Accidents
The best of intentions. The worst of consequences.
Seeing a pedestrian walking along or across a busy interstate highway is not a common sight, mainly due to laws that ban them from walking on the shoulders of these fast-paced roads. However, certain situations arise when a motor vehicle breaks down or is damaged in...
What pedestrians and cyclists should do following an accident
Technology has increased the safety of drivers and passengers in cars. Cutting-edge innovations have made a significant difference in avoiding sideswipes and serious crashes through notifications or automatic stops to prevent a collision. With traffic fatalities at...
A tragic disproportion in traffic fatalities
Not since 2007 has the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projected a higher number of motor vehicle fatalities. For 2020, the year where a worldwide pandemic changed everything – nearly 40,000 lives were lost in...
The dangers pedestrians face on highways and interstates
No matter how vigilant someone is when crossing the street, collisions can still occur. Accidents involving those walking to work or visiting a local store are most commonly associated with these forms of mishaps. In those situations, pedestrians have a responsibility...
Is Vision Zero improving pedestrian safety in L.A.?
In 2019, the city of Los Angeles announced Vision Zero, an action plan to end fatalities in pedestrian-auto collisions in the city by 2025. The deadline is still four years away, but unfortunately, the goal seems a long way off. Pedestrians crossing the streets of...
The do’s and don’ts of pedestrian safety
Today, more and more people are opting to commute by foot – especially amid the pandemic. But whether you’re going for a jog or just crossing the parking lot, it’s important to remember that pedestrians are especially vulnerable to the dangers of the road. Between...
Dismal results in AAA study of pedestrian detection tech
The numbers were atrocious a decade ago when about 4,000 pedestrians lost their lives when they were struck by motor vehicles. Since then, there has been a 50-percent surge in fatal pedestrian accidents, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration says. In...
San Diego driver seriously injures pedestrian
When drivers fail to follow the rules of the road, they can put pedestrians at risk of serious injury or death. While multiple safety features in cars keep a driver safe in an accident, pedestrians are vulnerable to severe injuries. A recent accident in San Diego...
