Category: Pedestrian Injury

With the new school year well underway, it is important to be aware of school bus passing laws. School Bus Passing Laws Although school buses continue to be the safest form of transportation, students are still in danger when they are in the school bus loading zone outside of the bus. It is against the[…]

According to statistics, in the United State, injuries – like those sustained in motor vehicle collisions – are the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 32,000 people die in motor vehicle crashes every year, and approximately 2 million others are injured. Recent[…]

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently released their latest Spotlight on Highway Safety Report.  The news is alarming for people who enjoy walking. Last year, 6,227 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the U.S., more than any year since 1990. In fact, according to GHSA’s figures, the number of annual pedestrian deaths has risen[…]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States nearly 6,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle-related crashes every year. This means that one pedestrian dies in an accident every 1.5 hours. In addition to the fatalities, more than 120,000 other pedestrians are seriously injured and require emergency medical treatment[…]

Driving through a work zone can be hazardous for even the most experienced drivers. Each year, there are approximately 100,000 crashes in work zones. To help raise awareness about how to handle the dangerous conditions found in highway construction zones, the Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (ASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety Services[…]