Pedestrian Accidents
The Duty of a Driver and How it Relates to Pedestrian Accidents
A driver’s duty refers to the legal obligation to operate a vehicle in a safe manner to avoid causing harm to others, including pedestrians. This duty encompasses various specific responsibilities aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users. When drivers fail to uphold this duty, they can be held liable for accidents, including those…
Read MoreShould Maryland Get Rid of “Right on Red” for Biker and Pedestrian Safety?
While the convenience and ecological benefits of making right turns on red lights are widely recognized, it’s crucial to acknowledge the potential dangers it poses to pedestrians and bicyclists. This common traffic practice, aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing fuel consumption, has come under scrutiny due to a rising number of accidents involving vulnerable…
Read MoreDeadly Pedestrian Accident on Sinclair Lane Is One of Many This Year
On September 11, 2023, a man was walking on the 4300 block of Sinclair Lane near Herring Run Park in Baltimore when he was struck by a vehicle. At this time, police have not identified the victim nor the driver. Any fatal accident, including Monday’s, is a tragedy – but it’s far from uncommon these…
Read More20 Pedestrians Are Killed Every Day in the United States
A new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) spotlights pedestrian fatalities in 2022 – and the news is not good. In fact, the rate of pedestrian deaths here in the United States is at its highest rate in more than 40 years. NPR reports, “The organization, which tracks pedestrian deaths in the U.S.,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electric Scooters
Although many people believe they are safe, electric scooters (or e-scooters) can lead to fatal accidents. A recent accident occurred in Oregon, where a man who was riding on an electric scooter was the victim of a fatal crash. He was riding the scooter in the bicycle lane on the east side of the road…
Read MoreMaryland’s Contributory Negligence is Bad for Pedestrians
When you are hurt by another person’s negligence, you should be able to make a claim for damages. Maryland’s contributory negligence laws, however, could prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries. Plaintiff David Wilson understands just how unfair these laws are. He and a co-worker named Eugene Pharr were walking to work at Patuxent…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Changing a Tire on the Side of the Roadway
It is an occurrence that happens every day: a person is driving down the roadway when the vehicle tire goes flat. Out of necessity, he or she pulls over to the side of the highway and change it. Unfortunately, this common occurrence can quickly turn tragic when other drivers on the roadway fail to exercise…
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