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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on October 14, 2022
October is a time for Halloween, but it’s also notably National Pedestrian Safety Month. Therefore, it’s a good time for anyone trick-or-treating and others to review and observe the rules of traveling by foot. If you are in a pedestrian accident, always speak with an Austin pedestrian ac[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on January 24, 2022
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are quite common in Austin. A recent study ranked Austin higher for pedestrian risks than larger cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago. Even when pedestrian accidents aren’t fatal, these accidents can still cause serious injury, and victims should speak [...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on August 3, 2021
Even when you look both ways while crossing the street, negligent drivers can still catch you off guard. Far too often, Austin drivers hit pedestrians. As reported last year by The Statesman, Austin traffic deaths have recently hit a four-year high, with a sizable share of the fatalities (41[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 22, 2021
Pedestrian accidents can result in extensive losses due to serious traumatic injuries. The best way to know the damages you can claim and the value of your case is to consult with Austin pedestrian accident lawyers. When it comes to being on the road, pedestrians are at just as much of a r[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on November 30, 2020
Pedestrians can be hit by motor vehicles even if they are taking all safety precautions, walking on the sidewalk, and only crossing at crosswalks with a walk signal. Always know what to do if this happens to you. According to the CDC, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in US traffic cra[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on May 4, 2020
With warmer temperatures and kids out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more kids are playing outside. Outdoor activity is an excellent way for kids to stay active while maintaining social distancing measures, and it’s also a great respite for parents who need some tim[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on June 6, 2016
Good News for Austin's Pedestrians. The Texas Department of Transportation has confirmed that the City of Austin will install six new pedestrian crossings, or hybrid beacons, by the end of the year (one of those six is pending TxDOT approval). These beacons, also known as PHBs, are flashing [...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on February 22, 2016
After Austin experienced 102 traffic deaths in 2015, setting a new record, the city was included in the Vision Zero Focus Cities program, joining Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Getting its start in Sweden in October of 1997, Vision Zero is a national traffic safety program that trie[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on November 23, 2015
Traffic accidents in Austin are at an all-time high. So far this year, traffic accidents have caused 81 deaths - making 2015 one of the deadliest years on record. What’s even more troubling is that one-third of those fatalities involved pedestrians, which is double the national average. In[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on August 5, 2015
This time last year there were 9 pedestrians killed by motor vehicle accidents in Austin, Texas. This year, 22 have been killed. A spokesman for the Austin Police Department vehicular homicide division has stated that people "just aren't paying attention in general." Sometimes it's the pedest[...]
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