Whether you are the parent of a young child, an older adult or a pedestrian of any age, it is important to understand the risks that are present on the road. Sadly, many pedestrians are struck by vehicles while walking and some of these accidents prove fatal. Even...
Help your child to become a safe pedestrian
With schools to reopen soon, now is a great time to ensure your kids get to school safely. If your children walk some of the way, make sure they know how to do so safely. If they have not been out much recently, they may have forgotten how busy the roads can be. These...
Honest talk: Drivers do not look for runners
Drivers spend most of their time watching traffic and looking for other cars. Those who are a bit more conscientious might put extra effort into looking for motorcycles and bicyclists. They may even look for pedestrians. But it often feels like they do not look for...
Going for a walk? Use these safety tips
Lots of people in urban areas are abandoning their vehicles and eschewing public transportation in favor of walking wherever they need to go -- and that’s awesome. Unfortunately, it’s also more dangerous than it needs to be. Many urban areas were designed with speed...
These 5 tips can keep you safer as a pedestrian
In 2018, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic collisions. Many communities are not as safe or walkable as they should be. As people start to be outside more often in...
Remember these 4 tips to avoid pedestrian accidents
As the weather starts to warm up, you’ll see more people heading out on and around the roads. You’ll see kids walking to school, people cycling and others enjoying the sporadic warm days between chilly ones. With more people out, there is a higher risk of a...
Dangerous mistakes road runners make
If you run on the road, though you do have a right to do so, you may put yourself at risk. Inattentive, neglectful drivers hit runners, joggers, walkers and other pedestrians every day. You’re only as safe as the drivers around you, and that could mean contending with...
What should you do after being hit by a car?
Each year about 6,000 pedestrians are killed due to car accidents, according to the Center for Disease Control. Due to the prevalence of car wrecks involving pedestrians and the catastrophic injuries that occur, you need to understand what steps to take if you are...
‘Tis the season for higher risk of parking lot injuries
While more and more people are shopping online this holiday season, many folks still prefer to buy gifts the old-fashioned way by going to their local shopping center. However, the National Safety Council (NSC) warns that parking lots can be a dangerous place this...
Pedestrian fatalities on the rise
Motor vehicle accidents where pedestrians are involved are much more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities than those in which two vehicles collide with one another. Pedestrians are more vulnerable by virtue of their lack of protection from the forces of...
