Pedestrian Accidents

With the holiday season upon us, many Ohio residents are busy trying to find those last-minute gifts. Drivers rush from store to store in an attempt to find a good deal on those perfect gift items. As a result, some...

Back in August, we wrote about a young Ohio State freshman who was struck by a drunk driver while crossing the street near campus. While most pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles don't have happy endings, it appears in this case...

Each year around the country and in states like Ohio, thousands of pedestrians are struck and injured or killed by motor vehicles. Through various safety measures, the nation has made great strides in reducing the numbers of child pedestrians killed...

College campuses are often bustling and crowded with bicycles, pedestrians, buses and cars. With so many people and vehicles, drivers must be especially vigilant and observant. An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit against Ohio University for damages related to...

While behind the wheel, drivers have many responsibilities. Drivers must remain alert and aware of other vehicles as well as pedestrians. Failure to do so can result in a car or pedestrian accident in which an individual is injured or...

Children are often the victims of pedestrian accidents. As parents and children are gearing up for a fun night on Halloween, it's important to take safety precautions to ensure kids are safe while walking and trick-or-treating. When most parents and...

Drivers are often guilty of being distracted or multitasking while driving. While it can be tempting to send that quick text or make a phone call, anything that takes a driver's attention away from the road and the important task...

As Ohio children gear up for another school year, it's important for parents and children alike to brush up on rules related to car, pedestrian and bicycle safety. Sadly, every year there are incidents involving car and pedestrian accidents or...

This week, college students around Ohio who are returning to campus in anticipation of a new school year received a solemn reminder of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. A first-year Ohio State student was recently involved in an...

In recent years, the many dangers associated with distracted driving practices have gained national attention. As a result, laws have been enacted in many states that ban activities like texting-while-driving. In an effort to cut down on a rising number...

In recent years, the many dangers associated with distracted driving have been well documented. As a result, many states now have laws penalizing drivers found engaging in distracted driving practices such as texting-while-driving or talking on their cellphone. Not surprisingly,...

Nationally, the number of pedestrian accidents has been on a downward trend for the past 20 years. In particular, the number of deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents with pedestrians ages 14 and younger has been on a...