Pedestrian Deaths Have Fallen Amidst an Ongoing Safety Crisis Since 2019, pedestrian fatalities have been near or at record levels. As an example, in 2021, 176 pedestrians died in Pennsylvania as a result of vehicle incidents. While pedestrian deaths are still high, last year's data indicates … [Read more...]
How Reckless Driving Endangers Philadelphia Pedestrians
September 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Pedestrian Accidents Increasing in Philadelphia Between 2009 and 2020, pedestrian accidents increased by more than 59%. In 2020, nearly 7,000 pedestrians died while crossing the street, which accounted for 17% of all traffic fatalities that year. If you or your loved one were the pedestrian in an … [Read more...]
Why Larger Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians
June 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
How Trucks and SUVs Can Seriously Injure Pedestrians Pedestrians hit by SUVs are more likely to experience severe injuries or death compared to after being struck by a car. This is according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. SUVs and Trucks Are Designed Differently Than … [Read more...]
Post-Accident Care for Pedestrians
March 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Helpful Tips for Pedestrians Injured by Collision in Pennsylvania Between January 2018 and June 2019, approximately 163 Pennsylvania pedestrians suffered fatal injuries when they were struck by motor vehicles. Thankfully, many people survived similar incidents and were able to obtain emergency and … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Pedestrian Injuries
April 19, 2013 by
If you are injured as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident, chances are good that your injuries will be severe, even if the motorist is traveling at a low rate of speed. Unfortunately, there are a whole lot of reasons why innocent pedestrians continue to suffer serious and catastrophic injury, … [Read more...]