Blog: Pedestrian Accidents

Mar 9, 2012

While scanning the headlines in Ohio newspapers, residents will occasionally read of an auto-pedestrian accident. The Ohio resident may feel sad and extend their sympathy, but will they ever do anything to change the statistics? One eight-year-old boy has decided to do something to better protect pedestrians. When the child went to visit his grandma, he saw that some of the street corners around town had bright orange flags for pedestrians to carry as the crossed...

Woman loses life at Youngstown hospital after pedestrian accident

Feb 23, 2012

When an auto-pedestrian accident occurs there is no doubt who will win. A pedestrian has next to no chance against a powerful motor vehicle whether it is a small car or a large truck. A pedestrian accident often results in serious injuries that require extensive treatment, including multiple surgeries, hospital recovery periods and rehabilitative sessions. Sadly, many of these injuries are also life-threatening, causing some families to lose a loved one. Not only is there an emotional...