| https://www.sevenishlaw.com/ Whether you’re walking across the street in a so-called designated crossway or if you’re in the middle of the roadway more likely than not you’ll have suffered a significant traumatic injury. And you need someone seasoned that’s on your side because invariably if you contact the insurance company they will simply deny your… Read More
Indianapolis Pedestrian Accident Facts
In a collision with any kind of motor vehicle, a pedestrian is completely unprotected and susceptible to very serious injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the following facts about death. Common factors that contribute to driver negligence in pedestrian accidents include: Distracted driving. Drivers who are texting or talking on cell phones… Read More
Report: Walking And Bicycling Under The Influence As Dangerous As Drunk Driving
Thanks to decades of anti-drunk driving campaigns, most people know better than to drink and drive. However, an April 2017 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Highway Loss Data Institute suggests that walking or cycling while under the influence of alcohol may be just as dangerous. IIHS researchers used a federal database to examine… Read More
2016 Pedestrian Accident Statistics Show An Alarming Trend
It’s not every day that non-profit safety advocacy groups make headline news with annual reports. However, in March 2017, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) did just that when it released its Spotlight on Highway Safety report for 2016, which projected a startling 11 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities compared to the previous year. The GHSA made… Read More
New Report Highlights Safety Risks For Pedestrians, Offers Solutions
A disturbing trend of rising deaths among pedestrians on our nation’s roadways was highlighted by a recent report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), an organization that promotes the reduction of roadway deaths across the United States. According to the report, one pedestrian dies every two hours in the United States, and the amount of pedestrian traffic on… Read More
New Season Brings Increased Risk For Pedestrian Personal Injury
Driver Awareness of Pedestrians Helps Avoid Injury As the long, cold winter comes to an end, Indiana residents are emerging from the comforts of home and work and traveling by foot rather than car. This increase in the number of pedestrians is bad news for traffic injury rates, however, as drivers must once again adjust to watching… Read More