Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-Of-Way?
Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. There are several factors that make them more susceptible to injury or harm in traffic environments. The main issue is that they are not occupants of vehicles who are surrounded by metal structures, seat belts, and airbags. Pedestrians lack physical protection. This makes them more exposed to direct impact in the event of a collision. In addition, pedestrians are smaller and less visible than vehicles. Particularly at night or in adverse weather conditions, pedestrians clearly visible. This reduced visibility can make it harder for drivers to notice pedestrians in time to react. This begs the question, do pedestrians always have the right-of-way?
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Intersection Accident: Why Are They So Dangerous?
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Uninsured Motorist Claim: Know Your Options
There are many reasons that insurance companies will make a lowball insurance settlement offer. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept it. Normally, the injured party is dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company adjuster, but in an uninsured motorist claim, that isn’t the case. In an uninsured motorist claim, the injured party is actually negotiating with their own insurer to get a settlement based on their own uninsured motorist policy coverage.
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Car Accident Doctors: What Types of Doctors to Visit
- Appropriate medical care can help accident victims recover from their injuries more effectively.
- There are several types of car accident injuries where symptoms don’t show up for one or more days after the accident.
- In order to get a fair car accident settlement from the at-fault driver and their insurance company, the insurance adjuster will expect to see documented medical history that you sought and received medical care for your injuries.
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Distractions While Driving: Aggressive Driving Involved
Distracted drivers are responsible for the deaths of 3,000 people on US roads every year. Distracted driving behaviors include texting and talking on a cell phone. And not limited to rowdy passengers or pets, and multi-tasking activities such as eating or changing music.
Aggressive drivers cause 66% of traffic fatalities (NHTSA) on US roads. Aggressive driving behaviors include tailgating, honking excessively, speeding, not yielding the right-of-way, and running a stop sign or red light.
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Driving Erratically: Steps to Take As A Witness
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Personal Injury Claim Process: Deferring Medical Bills
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the average cost of medical treatment for a car accident injury is around $15,000. However, serious injuries such as traumatic brain injuries or severe burns can require long-term medical treatment. And rehabilitation, which can quickly push the cost of medical care well over the average amount.
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Fatality Related to Motor Vehicle Traffic
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Common Car Accident Injuries with Delayed Symptoms
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How Road Rage Incidents Escalate into Aggressive Driving Behaviors that Lead to Accidents
Road rage is extremely dangerous because it dramatically increases the risk of fatal car accidents. In fact, 66 percent of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving (NHTSA).
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