Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

As a personal injury firm, we know that there are a lot of different kinds of motor vehicle accidents. Most drivers are familiar with “standard” accidents that happen with other vehicles, but sometimes non-motorists such as pedestrians or bicyclists are also involved, which can be extremely frightening for all parties. While these incidents are certainly …

No one has ever denied the physical and mental health benefits of taking a nice walk, and with the advent of smartwatches and fitness trackers, our daily steps have become as much of a talking point as ever. Unfortunately, however, the pedestrian’s risk of injury from a nearby car accident is always present, especially in …

The Las Vegas Strip will become safer for pedestrians with the installation of hundreds of steel bollards along with unprotected segments of the sidewalk. The posts will be strong enough to stop a 15,000-pound vehicle at 50 mph. Approximately 3,200 feet of sidewalk will be protected in the initial phase of the project. Clark County …

As we focus more and more on phasing out traditional modes of transportation, pedestrian safety has become a major concern in large, “walkable” cities around the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) , there were just under 6,000 pedestrian deaths in 2017 alone, as well as 130,000 additional hospitalizations for a variety …