What to Do if You Are Hit in a Parking Lot as a Pedestrian
Parking lots can be chaotic, with vehicles constantly moving and pedestrians walking through tight spaces. Unfortunately, this creates a higher risk of accidents. If you’re struck by a vehicle while walking in a parking lot, the situation can be frightening and confusing. Knowing how to respond in the moments afterward is critical...
Understanding Insurance Coverage for Bike and Pedestrian Accidents
Bike and pedestrian accidents can leave you facing unexpected medical bills and other challenges. If you've been hit by a car while walking or cycling, you might wonder whether your car insurance offers any protection. Your policy may cover your injuries, even if you weren’t behind the wheel at the time of...
Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws: Who’s at Fault if You Get Hit?
Pedestrian right-of-way laws protect both pedestrians and vehicle occupants. They outline who has the right of way under different circumstances and can help determine who's at fault in the event of a vehicle-vs.-pedestrian accident. Is it the driver, the pedestrian, or both?
California Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: A DANGEROUS TIME FOR PEDESTRIANS
Halloween is a fun holiday for trick-or-treaters with families walking along and on the roads, dressed in costumes, heading from door to door for sweet treats and delightful delights. So many people go from sidewalk to street to fill their candy buckets. There is, however, a danger during these familial excursions: drivers.
DRIVER SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. On average, children are twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween. While it’s always good to practice pedestrian safety and wear high-visibility costumes, it is equally important for drivers to understand the risks and practice...
3 Tips for Safely Crossing the Street
Even with designated crosswalks and traffic signals, dozens of people are seriously injured, or worse, at pedestrian crossings every day in cities across the country. The overwhelming majority of these crashes are preventable if both drivers and pedestrians exercise caution. Following these three safety tips will help you...
3 Small Changes That Could Prevent Pedestrian Crashes
Like New York City, San Francisco has committed itself to “Vision Zero,” a safety campaign that aims to completely eliminate traffic deaths in the city by 2024. While a lot of progress has been made toward this goal, it’s worth examining which safety measures are most effective and...
HOW DRIVERS CAN PREVENT A PEDESTRIAN CRASH
Every driver has a responsibility to make the road a safer place. A big part of that is being aware of pedestrians and exercising safe driving techniques whenever you see someone preparing to cross the street.
Some drivers get nervous when they see a pedestrian standing at the curb,...
WHY ARE FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS HIGHER AMONG THE ELDERLY?
Somewhat surprising, a study found that older adults actually walk less than younger adults but they face a much higher risk of dying from a pedestrian accident. The researchers said this is because older pedestrians suffer...
HOW TO AVOID “DOORING” ACCIDENTS
A “dooring accident” occurs when the door of a vehicle is suddenly opened in front of an unsuspecting pedestrian or bicyclist. Although some people are agile enough to avoid being hit by the suddenly appearing door, other people aren’t so lucky and sustain injuries upon impact. In these cases, the accident...