Drivers struggle to see pedestrians at night for many reasons. Reduced visibility is perhaps the biggest; with less light, pedestrians simply blend into the shadows and drivers have a hard time spotting them. For instance, a driver turning left at a light may not see...
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Pedestrians need to take more precautions to avoid being struck
A report recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows how 36,000 Americans died on U.S. roadways in 2018. This is the lowest the traffic fatality rate has been in this country since 2014. While the number of motorists that...
Spotting hazards on a motorcycle
If you ride a motorcycle, one of the most important things you can do is to spot hazards before you reach them. This way, you do not just have to count on your raw reaction time. You will be poised and ready in advance. If everything goes smoothly, that's fine. If a...
What can you do as a pedestrian in a hit and run?
The total number of pedestrian deaths by vehicles reached its highest number in decades in 2018. In one year alone, 6,227 pedestrians lost their lives from car accidents, which was a 4% increase from the previous year. It is also the highest number of...
How to protect yourself around a large truck
Getting behind the wheel of your vehicle is the most dangerous thing you will likely do each day of your life. You might not consider the dangers of driving, but you need to be aware of them to protect yourself. It can be very dangerous to drive near large trucks on...
How to help an injured motorcyclist
If you're out on the road somewhere in sunny California and you witness a car strike a motorcyclist right in front of your eyes, do you know how to respond?It's human nature to want to help someone who has been injured. However, you need to be careful that you don't...
Issues that cause ladder falls
In the construction industry, one of the biggest dangers workers face is taking a fall from a ladder. It could be as simple as slipping off of a six-foot ladder while putting in some overhead wiring or as significant as falling from a 30-foot extension ladder while...
Turns through a crosswalk put pedestrians in danger
As a pedestrian, the first thing you should do to stay safe is to always obey the signals at a crosswalk. Do not try to dart across the road just because it looks clear. Wait for the walk signal, when you know you have the right of way and cars have been stopped at...
Building your pedestrian accident claim
Auto accidents occur every day and can have severe reprecussions. In the case of a pedestrian auto accident, the outcome can be catastrophic.Thankfully, a proper case can help injured parties and their families seek the reparations they deserve. A few key things can...
Plan for a safer Halloween experience for your kids
It's almost that time of year again when the ghosts and ghouls walk the streets of Hayward begging for treats. This treasured rite of autumn is something kids look forward to all year.But Halloween can be a dangerous time for children. If you are a parent of children...
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