Category: Pedestrian Accident
In many European countries, citizens can live comfortably without cars, relying solely on public transportation to get from Point A to Point B. This isn’t the case in most of the United States. Infrastructure in the US is designed to accommodate car owners. It’s not necessarily designed for pedestrian safety. Our country’s reliance on cars,…Read More
Charlotte’s Rail Trail offers residents and visitors the opportunity to walk or bike through key parts of our city conveniently and, ideally, safely. Unfortunately, using the Rail Trail does not always guarantee one will avoid being harmed in an accident. As recently as August 14, a woman using the Rail Trail was seriously injured when…Read More
Pedestrian accidents can result in devastating consequences for victims. When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, their odds of sustaining major injuries are relatively high. These injuries can require costly medical treatment and may even have a permanent impact on a victim’s overall quality of life. Unfortunately, research indicates pedestrian accident rates are…Read More
Walking in any major city can put one at risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. In large cities like Charlotte, North Carolina, traffic tends to be more congested than in other communities. When there are more cars on the road, the odds of pedestrians being harmed are greater than they might be in…Read More
Not one person on Earth isn’t excited when Spring is right around the corner. The introduction of Spring means warmer weather, additional daylight savings time, and more time to be out and about. However, every driver is aware that the more vehicles present on the roads, the greater the chances of a traffic accident. It…Read More