The rising trend in e-scooters darting through city streets and sidewalks could lead to a new risk for bystanders in urban spaces. E-scooter operators can cause havoc on streets due to their erratic and unpredictable behavior to both public property and pedestrians alike. This new transportation holds the potential to be a new risk for …
When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the resulting injuries are generally quite serious. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we believe in the importance of access to reliable information for accident victims. That is why we created our law blog, where we have several posts concerning pedestrian accidents.
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Former Fraternity Pledge Blames Fatal Pedestrian Collision He Caused on Hazing
According to KATC, the former pledge of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette who caused a fatal collision last year after falling asleep at the wheel is now suing the fraternity.
Impaired Motorist Kills Toddler in Tragic Pedestrian Collision
According to The Advocate, a pedestrian accident that occurred in East Baton Rouge has resulted in the death of a toddler. Police claim the accident occurred on a Saturday evening at around 5:15 p.m.
How Can Parents Help Their Kids Avoid Pedestrian Accidents on Halloween?
Halloween might be on a school night this year, but that will not stop families all over the country from donning their creative costumes and going door-to-door asking for candy.
What Should I Do Following a Pedestrian Accident?
There was a 12-percent increase in the number of fatal pedestrian accidents over the past decade, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.
4 Tips to Help Pedestrians Avoid Accidents
As you may already suspect, a pedestrian accident is likely to end with serious injuries or death.