Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise so much that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared October 2020 as Pedestrian Safety Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that pedestrian accidents are particularly likely...
When someone is walking near the road, on a sidewalk or wherever they have the right of way, the hope is that drivers will pay attention and yield. Unfortunately, some drivers don't yield to pedestrians who have the right of way, leading to serious crashes that result...
In early 2020, it was shown that there has been a rise in pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut. As a result, the state legislators began advocating for a new bill, House Bill 5324, which is meant to help reduce the number of pedestrian accidents by increasing fines...
When pedestrians are on or near the roads, the truth is that they could be at risk of being hit by a car. Drivers aren't always being cautious enough, and they could make mistakes that lead to collisions.That's possibly what happened in this case when a 28-year-old...
Car crashes can be very serious, especially when there are pedestrians involved. Take for example this case in which three people were injured after a car collided with a group of pedestrians.The car crash, which happened in Stamford, reportedly took place when a...
You and your friends were excited to have an afternoon to spend with one another. You were all heading to a park for a picnic and to play some outdoor sports. It was supposed to be a great afternoon.Your world was turned upside down as you attempted to cross the...
When you enter a crosswalk and have a WALK signal, you're in the right. You have the right of way and should not have to worry about being struck. Vehicles approaching should slow and stop, and drivers shouldn't continue on until they see that you've safely crossed...
Pedestrian crashes can take the lives of pedestrians in a second. If a pedestrian is knocked down, they could be run over. If they go up over the vehicle, they could be hit by other drivers after falling onto the roadway. There are many hazards, and no crash is...
Drivers in Connecticut and across the United States need to be aware of pedestrians that are crossing the street. Though pedestrians typically have the right of way when crossing the road, many vehicles do not stop to allow them to cross. A new study finds that this...
When pedestrians have been unexpectedly struck and harmed they may be left facing physical, financial and emotional damages and wonder what they can do. Legal protections for pedestrian accident victims are important for victims and their families to thoroughly...
