Pedestrian Accidents Archives

How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Pedestrian Accident?

Posted on January 11, 2023April 20, 2023

Pedestrian accidents often result in the most severe types of personal injuries that one can suffer. There is little chance that a pedestrian will walk away unharmed when struck by a passenger vehicle that weighs an average of 3,000 pounds. The chances are even more remote when a truck is involved in the crash. Often, […]

The Hidden Risks of E-Scooters

Posted on August 5, 2020July 11, 2022

Cheaper than ridesharing services, less trouble than a bike, and more convenient than public transportation… E-scooters have revolutionized the transportation world, making renting one at cents-per-minute as easy as downloading an app. But as e-scooters become increasingly popular, injuries continue to climb drastically. The e-scooters, usually available in high-traffic areas, have posed major risks in […]

2018 pedestrian deaths reach a 28-year high. Are SUVs to blame?

Posted on April 12, 2019July 11, 2022

They say walking is one of the healthiest ways to exercise. What they don’t tell you is that it can also be one of the most dangerous. Anytime a pedestrian is around motor vehicles, the risk of injury rises dramatically. In fact, in 2018, the number of people who died while walking increased so much […]

Pedestrian deaths continue to rise

Posted on November 13, 2018July 11, 2022

Walking is great exercise. Not only does it help your heart, but it also gets you outdoors and in the Texas sunshine. Fitness trackers tell you how many steps you have left to reach the recommended 10,000 per day, and you may take advantage of your lunch hour or proximity to a friend’s house to […]

Pedestrian And Officer Injured In Separate Car Crashes

Posted on April 1, 2016July 11, 2022

A San Antonio police officer was injured on Wednesday morning, after a car rear-ended the officer’s vehicle. The crash occurred before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 37. A spokesperson for the SAPD reported that a group was driving in a gray Saturn Sedan. They allegedly drove away from the scene […]

Improvements Aim To Reduce Pedestrian & Bicyclist Deaths In San Antonio

Posted on February 23, 2016April 20, 2023

The city of San Antonio is taking measures to reduce the number of pedestrians and cyclists that are killedin avoidable traffic accidents. In recent years, approximately 50 pedestrians and bicyclists have been killed in San Antonio traffic accidents, and now the city is taking action. Officials announced that they would be making improvements to the […]