Tag: Pedestrian Accidents

Traveling by foot is the healthier option, but it’s not always the safer option. Pedestrians are involved in 13 percent of vehicle-related fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers are legally responsible for controlling their vehicles while on the road, yet the majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by a pedestrian’s actions (or inaction). Age plays a factor in pedestrian accidents, as people who are over the age of sixty-five and children who are under the age of fifteen make up 34 percent of pedestrian injuries and 27 percent of pedestrian fatalities.  The majority of

After a catastrophic incident such as a car wreck, most people can’t wait to get back on their feet. While feeling eager to get better is understandable, you shouldn’t curtail your healing time. Even if you try taking a shortcut by continuing to work when you should be resting, chances are you’ll only prolong your healing time. Recovering from an accident takes time, support, and adequate care. Because car accidents can result in a multitude of injuries, there is no one specific set time for healing. Your recovery time depends on the severity of your injury, your self-care

Distracted driving is a well-researched problem, and several states have passed legislation to ban technology use while driving. Everywhere we go, we’re reminded to not text and drive—signs are plastered on freeways, and ads on the radio that advise people to not text and drive have taken over the airwaves. What most people don’t realize, however, is that using your phone while walking is just as dangerous as using your phone while driving. Distracted walking has been around since people first started owning cell phones, but new research proves that it’s becoming a significant problem. Each year, there’s