Companies that manufacture motor vehicles are constantly getting better at producing safe and reliable designs. Vehicle flaws once overlooked now get addressed regularly. From side-impact airbags to restraint adjustments to make safety belts safer for children, the...
Pedestrian deaths last year hit a 30-year high in the United States
Walking is arguably the most common and basic of all forms of aerobic activity. With the exception of those who have limited mobility due to special needs, most everyone walks at least a little every day. Walking is good for your heart, your lungs and your muscles....
Causes for pedestrian accidents
A bicyclist or pedestrian has little to no defenses if a motor vehicle strikes them. The consequences of such an accident can be devastating. When lives are on the line in pedestrian accidents, knowing the causes may save a life. The injuries from a pedestrian...
Drivers continue to pose a risk to Seattle’s pedestrians
In recent years, as Seattle’s population has exploded, so has the number of people foregoing cars to get to work. From 2006 to 2017, the number of people walking or rolling to work has risen by 24%, according to a Seattle Department of Transportation report....
