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 Car Accident
Pedestrian Hit By Car St. Louis [Updated June 2018]
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...] about Pedestrian Hit By Car St. Louis [Updated June 2018]
How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in St. Louis, MO
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
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?
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, running, … [Read more...] about How Many Pedestrians are Killed and Injured Each Year?
Parking Lot Accidents: Pinned Between 2 Vehicles
An estimated 20% of all car accidents take place in commercial parking lots. Surprisingly, more accidents happen in parking garages and parking lots than in highways and main roads. When driving in a parking lot, even the most careful and defensive … [Read more...] about Parking Lot Accidents: Pinned Between 2 Vehicles