Pedestrians abound on Staten Island, and they appear to be at a high risk of suffering injuries in a traffic incident. According to news sources, our city ranks number one in the nation for pedestrian accidents. Although you might have never suffered an injury in such...
How could winter clothing make walking more dangerous?
Of all the times to get hit by a vehicle, when you are on foot is the worse. If you are driving or on public transport when another vehicle crashes into you, at least you have some protection. When you are a pedestrian, there is nothing between you and the cold hard...
Halloween is one of the most dangerous days for young pedestrians
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for grade-school children and even teenagers. They get to dress up as something exciting or scary. They may get to go to a party at school or afterward with friends. They will likely also go door-to-door, asking their...
New York pedestrian accidents: Who is responsible?
As well as being home to millions of residents, New York is a hotspot for tourists. Consequently, thousands of people can be making their way around the city at any one time. Cars, buses and other forms of public transport are all popular means of getting around....
Pedestrian accidents can leave behind lingering mental wounds
When people think of pedestrian accidents, they often think of the significant physical injuries someone might suffer in such an incident. Many individuals don’t realize that these accidents often leave someone with significant mental trauma that doesn’t easily...
How pedestrians can avoid being victims of pedestrian crashes
Crashes between pedestrians and vehicles often cause severe injuries for the person walking and may mean weeks of missed work. Injuries could limit your work ability for the rest of your life or cause chronic pain. Therefore, a crash should always be a pedestrian's...
Don’t blindly trust a walk signal
One potential issue with the “safety” provided by pedestrian crosswalks is that a person generally has the walk symbol at the same time that cars on the road next to them have a green light. If those cars are proceeding through the light, this works beautifully. When...
Runners are safest when running toward traffic
When gym runners first start to venture outside and run on the road, trying to get in those longer distances, they may feel unsure which side of the road they should be on. You will often see two runners on the same side, but going toward one another. Clearly, one...
Insurance group says pedestrian injuries fall with turn barriers
A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says changes at some intersections could lessen the number of pedestrians being hit by cars making a left turn. The IIHS report said that more than half of the crashes that involved pedestrians in 2018...
Suffered a knee injury? You could be in for months in recovery
You were heading to your vehicle from your office when a driver suddenly pulled out and ran straight into you. As a pedestrian, you had no protection against the hit, and you found yourself dozens of feet away from the place where you were hit moments before. You...
