Pedestrian Accidents Archives
October: The National Pedestrian Safety Month
October is a time for Halloween, but it’s also notably National Pedestrian Safety Month. Therefore, it’s a good time for anyone trick-or-treating and others to review and observe the rules of traveling by foot. If you are in a pedestrian accident, always speak with an Austin pedestrian accident lawyer who can help. Current Fatality Updates […]
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The Dangers of Being a Pedestrian in Austin Texas
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are quite common in Austin. A recent study ranked Austin higher for pedestrian risks than larger cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago. Even when pedestrian accidents aren’t fatal, these accidents can still cause serious injury, and victims should speak with a Personal Injury Attorney about their rights. Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries […]
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ATX Pedestrian Accidents
Even when you look both ways while crossing the street, negligent drivers can still catch you off guard. Far too often, Austin drivers hit pedestrians. As reported last year by The Statesman, Austin traffic deaths have recently hit a four-year high, with a sizable share of the fatalities (41 percent) being pedestrians. Even if you […]
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Possible Damages from Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents can result in extensive losses due to serious traumatic injuries. The best way to know the damages you can claim and the value of your case is to consult with Austin pedestrian accident lawyers. When it comes to being on the road, pedestrians are at just as much of a risk as a […]
Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Personal Injury
What To Do If You Are Hit By A Car While Walking
Pedestrians can be hit by motor vehicles even if they are taking all safety precautions, walking on the sidewalk, and only crossing at crosswalks with a walk signal. Always know what to do if this happens to you. According to the CDC, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in US traffic crashes in 2017, which equates […]
Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Personal Injury
Parents: Warmer Weather can Result in Increased Injury Risks
With warmer temperatures and kids out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more kids are playing outside. Outdoor activity is an excellent way for kids to stay active while maintaining social distancing measures, and it’s also a great respite for parents who need some time alone. Unfortunately, playing outside also exposes kids […]
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Austin To Add 6 More Pedestrian Activated Crosswalks
Good News for Austin’s Pedestrians. The Texas Department of Transportation has confirmed that the City of Austin will install six new pedestrian crossings, or hybrid beacons, by the end of the year (one of those six is pending TxDOT approval). These beacons, also known as PHBs, are flashing crosswalks that stop traffic for pedestrians on […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Drunk Driving Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Wrongful Death
After Deadly Year Austin Joins National Vision Zero Program
After Austin experienced 102 traffic deaths in 2015, setting a new record, the city was included in the Vision Zero Focus Cities program, joining Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Getting its start in Sweden in October of 1997, Vision Zero is a national traffic safety program that tries to reduce or completely eliminate traffic […]
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Austin Approves More Sky Bridges to Keep Pedestrians Safe
Traffic accidents in Austin are at an all-time high. So far this year, traffic accidents have caused 81 deaths – making 2015 one of the deadliest years on record. What’s even more troubling is that one-third of those fatalities involved pedestrians, which is double the national average. In order to prevent accidents involving pedestrians, and […]
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Are Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Austin?
This time last year there were 9 pedestrians killed by motor vehicle accidents in Austin, Texas. This year, 22 have been killed. A spokesman for the Austin Police Department vehicular homicide division has stated that people “just aren’t paying attention in general.” Sometimes it’s the pedestrian. However, sometimes it’s a distracted or drunk driver.