Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

Ohio policeman injured in pedestrian hit-and-run

Oct 6, 2014

Hit-and-run accidents can devastate individuals and their families. Victims are often left seriously injured or worse. Their families can suffer, especially if the victim is the primary source of money. As medical bills add up and missed time at work wreaks havoc on your bank account, you will need a qualified and experienced personal injury attorney to be your advocate in court and during negotiations. Last Wednesday, a member of the Lake Milton Police Department...

As pedestrian accidents add up, another Pittsburgher is seriously injured

Sep 29, 2014

Pedestrian accidents in Pittsburgh have been in the news a lot of late. With the winter months approaching and the days getting shorter, it is important to pay close attention to your surroundings when driving. This is especially true in urban areas where parked cars, traffic lights, and many pedestrians can fill our roads and sidewalks. People who are injured in pedestrian accidents are usually seriously injured and many lose their lives. Accidents happen, of...

Horse-drawn carriage accident causes several injuries

Sep 27, 2014

Horse-drawn buggy accident rates are down from previous years, which is a good thing in our area where they share the road with motor vehicles year round. But there are still instances where someone who isn't paying close enough attention to the road will have a collision with a horse-drawn buggy. While damage to your car is inevitable, it's important to remember that the buggies offer little to no protection and those who are riding...

Youngstown pedestrian accident leaves man with two broken legs

Sep 18, 2014

Pedestrian accidents in the Youngstown area seem to be in the news a lot lately. When people are hurt in pedestrian accidents, there are often so many questions from family members and victims that aren't asked because they're caught up in the emotion of the accident and subsequent injuries. When this happens, insurance companies can use a victim's sensitive state against them and have them settle out of court for pennies on the dollar. If...

Bicyclist hit by van in Presque Isle State Park

Aug 20, 2014

Pedestrian accidents and bicyclist accidents take place at an alarming rate throughout western Pennsylvania. From Pittsburgh on up to Erie, it seems no community, large or small, is free from the dangers of pedestrian accidents. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, or while on your bicycle, call the pedestrian accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. today at 800-777-4081 for a free consultation. A man is still in critical condition after he...

Pedestrian accidents: woman hit near Edinboro

Jun 17, 2014

Pedestrian accidents that involve hit-and-run drivers can be especially difficult for the victim and his or her family members. When an innocent person is walking down the street and gets blindsided by a negligent and/or drunk driver, and the suspect flees the scene, gathering witnesses to get a good ID on the suspect and the investigation that ensues can be time-consuming and rigorous. Sometimes, even when a suspect is found, it can be hard for...

Pedestrian accidents involving motorized bikes

Jun 13, 2014

Pedestrian accidents involving people on bikes are an all too common scenario in western Pennsylvania. People who are hit while riding their bikes have a good chance of getting seriously injured or even killed because of the lack of protection they have. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, please call the pedestrian accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. for a free consultation at 800-777-4081. But what happens when the bicycle being...

Pedestrian accidents: hit-and-run suspect comes forward

Jun 3, 2014

Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents can be a complete disaster. Not only is there a victim left badly injured or killed, but a search for the guilty party must be conducted. Hit-and-run suspect searches can go for years and some are never solved. Others are caught shortly after the accident because of their own stupidity. Fleeing the scene of an accident, especially when someone is seriously injured or killed, most often comes as a result of the...

Bicyclists injured and killed in pedestrian accidents remembered

May 29, 2014

Pedestrian accidents involving bicyclists around Pittsburgh take place at an alarming rate. Last evening, bicyclists gathered for the tenth annual Pittsburgh "Ride of Silence." The ride, which started at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Schenley Drive Extension near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University in Oakland, remembers people who have been killed or injured while riding their bikes on Pittsburgh's public streets. A memorial service for fallen bikers began...

One of three Erie pedestrian accidents takes life this weekend

May 12, 2014

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be a very difficult thing to overcome as a family. It's sad when innocent pedestrians are walking along a sidewalk or through a parking lot and are then hit when they least expect it. Pedestrian accidents have been happening at an unusually high rate over the past few months. Those who are involved, or who have family involved in pedestrian accident, are encouraged to secure a...