This spring, law enforcement will ticket pedestrians, bikers and drivers in DC who do not obey traffic laws. That is the purpose of the Street Smart campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the rise in pedestrian accidents in the DC area over the years. On average, a car hits a pedestrian three times every...
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Maryland Man Struck and Killed by Off-Duty Trooper
Last month in Hollywood, Maryland, an off-duty state trooper and his sport-utility vehicle struck and killed an 88-year-old man alongside a Maryland road. The pedestrian was walking in the southbound land of Mervell Dean Road while pushing a lawnmower. He died at the scene. The Maryland...
Read MoreWoman Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident Near Washington DC’s Dupont Circle
A New York City safety agency recently compiled a ranking of the most dangerous cities in the world for pedestrians. Cities outside of the United States fared considerably better, as American cities dominated the list. The most dangerous city in the world for pedestrians is Atlanta, with 10.97 deaths per 100,000 residents. Washington, D.C....
Read MoreWashington Post Reports on Pedestrian Dangers in Washington, DC
The Washington Post recently reported on a spate of pedestrian automobile accidents in the Washington, D.C. area, several of which resulted in fatalities. Many of these types of accidents are due to driver inattentiveness, carelessness, or other acts...
Read MoreWashington DC Pedestrian or Cyclist Accidents Occur 8-10 Times a Day, Several Websites Report
Several websites and blogs have been reporting on the frequency of pedestrian or cyclist accidents in the DC metro area. Some sites have created interactive maps that show the locations of the accidents. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS maintain a Twitter site where they recently reported that there are 8-10 pedestrian accidents...
Read More11-Year-Old Texas Boy Killed at Dangerous DC Intersection, Neighbors Call for Traffic Light
Dangerous and poorly designed intersections account for approximately one-fourth of traffic deaths each year in the United States. Victims of intersection accidents may be able to obtain compensation from two parties. First, they may have a claim against the government for the unsafe design and inadequate warnings at an intersection. Second, they may have...
Read MoreMaryland Driver Killed on Highway Shoulder
Many states have now passed laws requiring motorists to move over a lane when they see accidents or emergency responders like police officers along the roadside. This is due to increased deaths and serious injuries involving these people. Particularly on highways, drivers have little time to react if someone on the side of the...
Read MoreMaryland Pedestrian Killed Trying to Cross Busy Highway
Unprotected by seat belts or airbags, pedestrians whom cars hit often suffer severe injuries, ranging from broken bones and bruises to spinal cord or brain injuries, or even death. In addition, unfortunately, children and elderly persons are the ones frequently hit. Children run into roads without looking for oncoming traffic, and...
Read MoreEarly Morning Jogger Killed in Tractor Trailer DC Hit and Run
It is an inescapable consequence of modern life that walkers, bicyclists, and joggers find themselves sharing the roads with cars, trucks, and other large vehicles. Both parties need to stay vigilant to avoid accidents because when pedestrians are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, serious injuries can happen to the pedestrian. On Saturday...
Read MoreTruck Kills Husband and Severely Injures Wife Waiting By Roadside
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from tractor-trailer accidents, please contact a Maryland personal injury attorney at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. Unfortunately, accidents between commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers and semi-trucks and normal cars are often severe. Such vehicles can outweigh...
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