Pedestrian accidents are common and can have devastating consequences. Many people who run or jog for exercise expose themselves to a certain amount of risk every time they run near the street. Fortunately, there are steps runners can take to increase their safety and...

Many pedestrian crashes occur at unmarked crossing locations. Safety experts generally recommend crossing the road at crosswalks and other marked locations to ensure that drivers notice pedestrians. Parking lots are a shared space where people and vehicles are in...

Mornings and afternoons should feel routine: walking to school, waiting for the bus or crossing familiar streets. For families, these moments are built on the trust that drivers will slow down and pay attention where children are present. When that trust is broken,...

Pedestrian crashes are among the most devastating car wrecks. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, they are vulnerable to severe traumatic injuries. Frequently, pedestrian crashes occur when drivers fail to check their surroundings or pedestrians step out in front of...

Modern pickup trucks are different than they were a few decades ago. While pickup trucks have always been larger than cars, the gap is more significant than it once was. Modern trucks are taller, heavier and have design characteristics that can make them more...

As a runner, your preference may certainly be for running on a peaceful forest trail, where you have the space to yourself. But in reality, there are many times when you’re probably just running in your neighborhood. This means that you are going to constantly be...

The screech of tires, a sudden thud, and a pedestrian lies hurt on the road. This scene plays out too often at intersections. When a turning car hits someone walking, figuring out who is to blame isn't always easy. Many factors come into play, and each case is...

A routine walk or jog is a normal activity for many people. Even so, California pedestrians could find themselves the victims of an auto accident when a negligent driver hits them. Someone could suffer from catastrophic injuries even when struck by a vehicle at low...

Pedestrian accidents can be extremely costly for victims and their families. Victims can suffer serious, life-long and even fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident. For that reason, victims of pedestrian accidents should be familiar with the legal protections...