If you were a pedestrian who was hit while walking in a crosswalk, you can file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. To help protect your rights, you should also take these steps immediately: Call the police to generate an accident report. Get medical attention for your injuries. Call a Lafayette personal …
According to a 2018 report on pedestrian traffic fatalities by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas on segments of the road where there are no intersections. They also happen on shared paths, driveways, medians, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, parking lanes, and roadsides. The NHTSA also reports that the …
In an accident between a vehicle and a pedestrian, it may be easy to assume that the driver is at fault. However, a negligent pedestrian who steps into the road can make it difficult for a driver to avoid an accident. As a result, the driver may hit the pedestrian, veer off the road, or …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) statistics on pedestrian fatalities in 2017, the main causes of pedestrian accidents include: Failure to yield right of way Crossing a roadway or intersection improperly Standing, lying, playing, or working in a roadway Poor visibility Being under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication Running into …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6,000 pedestrian fatalities occurred in traffic accidents in 2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 130,000 pedestrians received emergency room treatment for their traffic accident injuries in 2017. These high rates of pedestrian accidents illustrate the need for pedestrians to …