Blog Posts - Pedestrian accidents
Parking garages and pedestrian safety
Whether you are trying to get to your car in a downtown structure or hurrying across a busy parking garage at the airport, pedestrian accidents lurk around nearly every corner. Since parking structures were built for the ease of use central to drivers, pedestrian safety is often overlooked in the...
Read MoreCan the increase in pedestrian fatalities be explained?
For nearly three decades, pedestrian fatalities have steadily dropped in communities throughout the United States. Unfortunately, the period from 2009 to 2018 showed a dramatic increase from 4,109 to 6,283 deaths. While some factors such as poor lighting, distracted driving and high speeds are well-documented other factors seem to be...
Read MoreHow common are parking lot injuries?
While many people equate an overcrowded parking area with holiday shopping, accidents and injuries can occur under almost any condition. From a busy Saturday morning in a shopping mall parking lot to a late evening exit from a dark parking tower, pedestrians and drivers alike are at risk for serious...
Read MoreThe dangers of distracted walking
There have been countless studies and news reports highlighting the growing dangers of distracted driving. From eating to personal grooming to talking on the phone while behind the wheel, drivers have more activities dividing their attention than ever before. Unfortunately, distractions don’t stop with drivers and more and more pedestrians...
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