A teen died in a fatal Gwinnett County pedestrian accident on Lawrenceville Highway on Wednesday, . According to police, the driver involved has now been charged, and the teen has been identified. Dakota M. Waters, a Lawrenceville teen, and Berkmar High student was struck and killed by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) while trying to cross Lawrenceville …
How Eating and Drinking While Driving Causes Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents Throughout Georgia Are on the Uptick Due to Distracted Driving: Eating & Drinking While Driving is a Prime Cause According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) drinking or eating while driving contributes to nearly 4 out of 5 of ALL auto crashes. This same study found that …
Suffering Crosswalk Injuries
Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in their lives, from walking across the parking lot to crossing the street at a signal light. Because of this, it is critical to be reminded about pedestrian dangers; no parking lot or crosswalk is free of negligent motorists. Unfortunately, pedestrians are struck in crosswalks far too often, …
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Accidents involving pedestrians can result in serious injuries, often to the person or people on foot. The injuries that people can sustain in pedestrian accidents can range from minor bruises and bumps to more serious When pedestrians and motor vehicles share the road, there are invariably going to be accidents. injuries such as fractures or …
Nighttime Pedestrian Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 70,000 pedestrians are injured and over 4,000 people are killed in accidents every year in the United States. Pedestrians have almost no protection in accidents, and a collision with a motor vehicle can cause multiple, serious, and even permanently disabling injuries. Victims may not be …
Child Pedestrian Safety Tips
Georgia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Shane Smith Cites Tips to Keep Pedestrian Children Safe According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, pedestrian children are most often struck and injured or killed when they are walking near their homes on neighborhood streets. While children may be at a lower risk of becoming injured when they are …
FMCSA Tips for Pedestrians
Large trucks are capable of causing tremendous damage and serious injury when they are involved in accidents. Semis can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and can often travel at speeds of 70 miles per hour or more. If a tractor-trailer is involved in a collision with a pedestrian, the results could be devastating. When …
Why We Need Sidewalks to Prevent Accidents for Children on the Way to School
Sidewalks are needed for adults to walk to work or the store, and children need sidewalks to walk to school and the park. Sadly, many suburban streets lack sidewalks—the basic safety measure that helps minimizes pedestrian accidents in Georgia. When roads are not equipped with sidewalks, it may be unsafe for walking. According to a …
Pedestrian Accident Involves Drunk Drivers
According to the United States Department of Transportation data an average of over 60,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States each year. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) published a study that indicated the actual number of pedestrian injuries is likely much higher as reported data only includes injuries sustained in accidents with …
Attempted Highway Crossing Leads to Pedestrian Accident
According to the United States Department of Transportation data an average of over 60,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States each year. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) published a study that indicated the actual number of pedestrian injuries is likely much higher as reported data only includes injuries sustained in accidents with …
Why Pedestrian Safety Should Be a Priority
There are always risks on the roads, and there are especially risks for pedestrians who walk along America’s roads. Because pedestrians have little to no protection, a collision with a motor vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds can cause serious injury and often death. All drivers and pedestrians should take every possible safety precaution to …
How Sidewalks Reduce Pedestrian Accidents
Sidewalks play an important role in traffic safety, as they are used as pedestrian paths. The speed and volume of vehicles on the road create hazards for pedestrians, which is why pedestrians need sidewalks that are separated by curbs. When sidewalks aren’t there, pedestrians are in danger from the heavy, fast-moving cars. This is because …
