Pedestrian Accidents

Lawsuit filed after Sacramento pedestrian-bicycle collision

October 14, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

We often write about how seriously bicyclists can be injured when they are hit by vehicles. That’s because a person on a bike is no match for an automobile. Along those same lines, pedestrians who are hit by bicyclists can also be left seriously injured because of the speed at which bicycles travel. An accident… read more

What steps can Sacramento pedestrians take to stay safe?

October 1, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

Earlier this week, we provided some bicycle safety tips from the California Department of Motor Vehicle. However, bicyclists aren’t the only ones who are extremely vulnerable in accidents with motor vehicles. Pedestrians, too, face a great danger when sharing the roads with vehicle. In fact, more than 4,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in… read more

California highway patrol launches distracted driving campaigns

August 26, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

With Labor Day weekend upon us, the summer months are officially coming to an end for California residents. What that means is that thousands of kids in the state will be returning to school and drivers will once again need to exercise heightened caution within school zones. Pedestrian safety has always been a concern around… read more

Sacramento hopes speed reduction will improve pedestrian safety

August 22, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

Many people in Sacramento, California, spend time walking. While in some cases it is for exercise, in other situations it is simply a mode of transportation. Whatever the reason someone sets out on foot, the dangers for the pedestrians are the same. As a result of the lack of protection most pedestrians have, individuals who… read more

Group wants safety made a priority on busy Sacramento road

June 3, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

A group consisting of parents, teachers and members of the community are calling on the City of Sacramento to further improve safety for pedestrians on a busy stretch of road near several schools, two parks, a community center and a library. On the stretch of road, Fruitridge/Seamas Avenue between Gilgunn Way and Karbet Way, the… read more

Wearable devices may become the next issue in distracted driving

February 28, 2014 | Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents

Over the last several years, leaps and bounds have been made in the development of mobile technology. Smartphones have become integrated into the lives of a large portion of California residents. Although this technology can simplify certain aspects of life, using mobile devices behind the wheel obviously creates a tremendous accident risk. As such, many… read more