October is Pedestrian Safety Month: How to Prevent Pedestrian Accidents
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Understanding Legal Rights After Pedestrian School Zone Accidents
As a parent with a child injured in a pedestrian school zone accident, it is essential to understand your legal rights as well as the legal rights of your child to secure medical care, protect your family’s financial stability, and hold all negligent parties accountable. An experienced child pedestrian accident attorney can support your family through this challenging time.
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month
The high number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries is not just a statistic; it represents real people whose lives have been turned upside down by accidents. Whether it’s a serious injury or the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, the consequences of pedestrian accidents are far-reaching, affecting victims and families physically, emotionally, and financially.
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Navigating a Personal Injury Claim After a Pedestrian Accident
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Pedestrian Accidents: Understanding the Statistics
How to Observe National Walking Day
- Go for a 30-minute walk.
- Find a new trail near you or walk around your neighborhood.
- Visit a local park or walk on your treadmill if the weather isn’t good.
- Take your dog with you on the walk. They need the cardiovascular workout too!
The Risk of Pedestrian Accidents
Walking has many benefits, including better cardiovascular health, maintaining a healthy weight, more joint flexibility, stronger muscles, and improved mental health. But there are risks too. When walking near motor vehicles, pedestrians do need to be aware of their surroundings.
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The Role of Infrastructure in Pedestrian Safety
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What is a Pedestrian at Fault Car Accident?
If you or a loved one was injured as a pedestrian, you may be dealing with a severe injury and extensive recovery time. If there is uncertainty over who was at fault for the accident, that only increases the stress around the accident. Contact an experienced, local personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.
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Prevent Whatcom County Child Pedestrian Accidents as We Return to School
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a weird and difficult year. All public schools in Whatcom County chose to begin their school year with distance only learning for all grades due to the risk of spread of COVID-19. Since that decision was made in late-July, Whatcom County’s infection rate has dropped enough that school districts are beginning to bring students back in hybrid models – either half the class two days a week or every other week. This means that school zones will be back in effect along with the need to protect our children from pedestrian accidents.
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Prevent a Runner Killed in Car Accident Tragedy with Cold Weather Running Safety Tips
Serious runners run all year; even when it gets cold, dark and wet outside. Unfortunately, poor weather increases the already high chances that a driver won’t see a runner until it’s too late. Runner killed in car accident statistics are not tracked specifically but we know that pedestrian fatalities remain high. Data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA) shows that there were 6,283 pedestrian deaths in 2018 alone; the highest number since 1990.
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October 2, 2019 is National Walk to School Day
Sponsored by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, October 2, 2019 is “National Walk to School Day.” Over 4,000 schools have registered to participate on walkbiketoschool.org from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.. According to the event’s press release, this is “…the 23rd annual celebration which highlights the importance of safer, more active transportation for youth in their local communities.”
According to event organizers, “More than half of Walk to School Day events lead to changes in policies and the physical environment that improve safety for walking and bicycling, holding promise for improving safety and transportation options for everyone.” New this year, participants can check out a series of webinars to find out how their event can be a tool for improving pedestrian safety in the community.
Follow Walk and Bike to School Day on Facebook and Twitter!
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