In accidents that involve jaywalkers, it’s important to review the circumstances of the incident to determine who is at-fault . Generally, you’d think that people who break the law have what’s coming to them. If a person jaywalking gets hit by a … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Injured While Jaywalking in St. Louis: Who is At Fault?
Pedestrian Car Accident
Electric Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians
According to the fatality analysis report system (FARS,) the annual traffic accidents from 2007 to 2016 showed a steady increase in pedestrian deaths. Technology is making our lives easier and simpler than ever before. Some studies show that as … [Read more...] about Electric Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Pedestrian Hit By Car St. Louis
Updated: June 8, 2021
You don’t have to be in a car to be involved in a car accident. According to the CDC, in 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents, and 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for nonfatal injuries. Since a pedestrian … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Hit By Car St. Louis
How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in St. Louis, MO
Updated: February 9, 2021
There are some common mistakes pedestrians make that often put themselves at risk of an accident. In July, a female pedestrian crossing Manchester Road was killed by a car making a turn. Unfortunately, this was just one of the several pedestrian … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in St. Louis, MO
Pedestrian Accidents Occur More Often at Night
Updated: July 16, 2018
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...] about Pedestrian Accidents Occur More Often at Night
How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?
Updated: April 12, 2021
Every year, around 4,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and another 70,000 are injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines a pedestrian victim as anyone on foot, … [Read more...] about How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?
