When a car accident involves a car striking a pedestrian, the pedestrian will almost certainly suffer severe injuries or even be killed. Statistics compiled by the Maryland Department of Transportation since 2016 demonstrate that pedestrian accidents across the state are on the rise and were at their highest in 2023. […]
Category: Pedestrian Accidents
It’s hard to believe that summer is over and the kids have gone back to school. The change of seasons is a good time to revisit some of the potential hazards our children face when they are out of the house – just because they are no longer under our […]
In August of this year, a 9-year-old girl was struck by a car when leaving her school bus. The girl was on the crosswalk when she was struck, and the bus had been stopped with its red flashing lights activated. While her injuries were not life-threatening, the girl did suffer […]
“I didn’t see them.” This is the common excuse offered by drivers after hitting and injuring a pedestrian. The reality is, however, that this is often nothing more than an excuse. Drivers have a legal obligation to drive carefully and avoid accidents with other people on the roads, including pedestrians. […]