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You don’t have to be in a car to be involved in a car accident. In fact, over 78,000 pedestrians are treated for injuries each year as a result of being hit by a car. Since a pedestrian has absolutely no protection from the impact, injuries are … [Read more...]
Can the Pedestrian Be at Fault in a Car-Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians also have an obligation to act as any reasonable person would to protect themselves. When you are in an accident and you hit a pedestrian, in most cases you, the driver, would be found at fault. However, although the law holds the driver … [Read more...]
The Most Common Special Circumstances Auto Accidents
Pedestrian accidents, rental liability, and animals can all be involved in vehicular collisions, and it isn’t always easy to discern who is at fault. When there is an accident that involves just two cars and two drivers, determining who is at … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents Occur More Often at Night
Approximately 72% of the accidents involving pedestrian injuries occur at night. Anyone who lives in a big city would agree that walking along the streets comes with its own risks, especially when walking adjacent to a busy roadway. If a driver … [Read more...]
Have a Safe Halloween!
. This Halloween, take necessary precautions to ensure that a fun-filled evening does not turn into a tragic one. For many, Halloween is great fun, but we must not forget that safety should come first for both drivers and child pedestrians. … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
Children are heading back to school; which means there are more kids on the roads as they walk to the bus or to school. Drivers need to be extra careful and be aware of the danger of pedestrian accidents. Here are some simple tips to avoid … [Read more...]
Wheelchair Users Account for 40% of Pedestrian Accident Fatalities
A new study shows that wheelchair-bound pedestrians who get involved in a car accident are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Pedestrian accidents are always serious; most of them result in serious injuries to the … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain After Car Accident in St. Louis, Missouri
Car accident victims often are not able to lead a fully satisfying life because of suffering from chronic pain. Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 at (314) 361-4242! Chronic pain is any pain that lasts longer than six months, is mild or severe, and … [Read more...]
Parking Lot Accident Fault?
According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), around 20 percent of all motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. happen in commercial parking lots. Backing out of a diagonal parking space can be a challenge, even for skilled drivers. … [Read more...]
New NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings System Expected in 2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation will be upgrading the NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings system. Additional crash tests will help encourage all leading vehicle manufacturers to design safer cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety … [Read more...]