It's clear that pedestrian accidents are extremely dangerous, in large part because pedestrians have no protection. A car may weigh 4,000 pounds, while a person may only weigh 150 lbs. Even if the car isn't moving very fast when it strikes the person, this sheer...
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The risk to pedestrians when drivers make a turn
There is a risk to pedestrians whenever they walk near the road, but this risk is often increased when drivers are turning. Accidents can happen when these drivers turn either left or right, and the pedestrians will have the greatest chance of being injured. To help...
What should you do if you suffer a hit-and-run as a pedestrian?
The sidewalk should be a safe place to walk. Yet, every so often, a car leaves the street and mounts the curb, injuring or killing innocent pedestrians. Crossings are another dangerous place for pedestrians. Some drivers fail to give way or stop and can hit you as you...