Many pedestrians walk because it’s a healthier option, but is it safer? According to the data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), walking is dangerous. In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents. Although drivers are...

In recent years, there have been a few cases involving autonomous cars crashes as well as a pedestrian fatality. It’s inevitable that self-driving cars will only increase in popularity, but who is at fault in an accident?

If you have been hit by a car, you may have questions about what to do next. As a pedestrian, you have certain rights when moving around roads. It is important to know your rights and what to do if...

According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), nearly 5,000 pedestrians lost their lives in vehicle accidents in 2015. There are wide-ranging non-vehicular accidents that cause pedestrian injuries and deaths as well. These include parking lot...

Walking is a great form of exercise, but it can be hazardous to your health, especially if you walk along a roadway. At some point, everyone has been a pedestrian for an extended period of time. As the growing expense...

There are several factors that go into determining how a pedestrian that has been hit by a car might be compensated. Generally, compensation depends on the insurance of both parties. The defendant’s assets, the extent of the pedestrian’s injuries, and...

Driving a car requires extra caution around pedestrians, or when they are likely to be present. However, that doesn’t mean it’s always the driver’s fault in every car accident involving a pedestrian. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that...

When most people think about the legal results of car accidents, it is typically regarding multi-vehicle wrecks. However, it is important to understand the legal options available to pedestrians after they have been hit by a car. The compensation a...

Over a million U.S. drivers were arrested for driving under the influence in 2010. A high occurrence of drunk driving leads to serious accidents and debilitating injuries. A number of legal issues arise once a drunk driver strikes a pedestrian,...

In car accidents involving a pedestrian, the pedestrian may be partially or wholly to blame. Pedestrians are vulnerable to being hit by vehicles because they have no protection against these large machines. Unfortunately, a pedestrian can be seriously injured in...