Blog Category - Pedestrian Accidents

Jul

Who Has the Right of Way: Cyclists or Pedestrians?

One of the biggest factors when determining who is liable for a crash of any kind is the right of way. Determining who has the right of way in an accident can give legal professionals the evidence and tools necessary to pursue compensation. But who has the right of way when the a...

Jul

Safety Tips for All Pedestrians

Pedestrians are often at risk of the most severe injuries whenever they're on the road. As such, they must take specific precautions to stay safe from the damage that a motorist may cause them. Our team is here to provide you with some safety tips as a pedestrian to help ke...

Jul

Common Injuries Occurring In Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians never expect that they will be struck by a vehicle, but it happens more often than you may think. Unfortunately, people walking along the sidewalks and crosswalks are completely exposed to the actions of others. There's no frame protecting pedestrians, nor is th...

Jul

Left-Turn Accidents Involving Pedestrians

One of the biggest dangers that pedestrians face on the road is the left turn. It's one of the times when drivers are the most impatient and may not be looking out for people walking in the crosswalk. There are many factors involved that can cause a left-turn pedestrian acc...

Jul

Understanding the Right of Way for Pedestrians

When navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, one of the most important aspects is the right of way when the accident occurred. The right of way helps to determine the legal responsibility of a driver and pedestrian when crossing the street. As such, if a pedestrian acc...

Jul

Pedestrian Accident Guide: All You Need to Know

Some of the most severe injuries can arise in pedestrian accidents. People walking on sidewalks and crosswalks don't have any protection to prevent them from sustaining life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, thousands of pedestrians suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries eac...

Jul

These Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Mississippi

Determining the most dangerous roads in a given state is not always a simple task. Oftentimes, researchers must dig through mountains of data in order to discover the specific roads where most fatalities take place. The information presented here has been retrieved from the Missis...

Jul

A Closer Look at Pedestrian’s Rights and Responsibilities in Mississippi

A pedestrian is an individual who is walking. In the context of motor vehicle laws, it is a person who walks on a public street or highway. Each state has its own set of laws governing pedestrians, particularly when that person crosses or attempts to cross a road or street. The S...