Pedestrian Accidents

It would be hard for most Minnesota drivers to imagine hitting a pedestrian. Unfortunately, it’s an all-too-common occurrence – especially when the weather starts to change. As daylight grows shorter in the fall and winter months, pedestrian accidents become more...

Pedestrians face risks, whether it is when they are walking in a supermarket parking lot or crossing a busy intersection. Dangers also exist on busy Minnesota interstate highways. Therefore, anyone walking by an interstate should exercise extreme caution since...

The number of pedestrian deaths taking place across Minnesota and the rest of the U.S. reached a new high in 2021. According to data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the total number of deaths increased in 2021. This has experts all over...

Cities try to prevent pedestrian accidents by building sidewalks and crosswalks. There are traffic lights, stop signs and speed bumps that attempt to slow down drivers as they approach crowded areas. Despite all of these safety measures, pedestrian deaths in Minnesota...

Pedestrians take risks when crossing streets or merely remain near moving vehicles. Minnesota accidents involving pedestrians and cars could result in terrible injuries, and incidents with larger models come with potentially worse outcomes. When a heavy-duty pickup...

Minnesota residents should take extra care when walking on the streets. As a pedestrian, you’re at a higher risk of being in an accident in the fall months. Why are more pedestrians at risk during the fall? Fall months see less daylight as it grows dark earlier in the...

Pedestrians do not need to jaywalk or otherwise put themselves at risk of getting hit by a car. A driver might make a mistake, such as turning without looking for walkers or joggers and hit someone. Minnesota accident victims may require immediate medical attention...

As temperatures start to drop, people start thinking about spooky season. Halloween is many people's favorite holiday, although children tend to have a universal love for trick-or-treating even if Christmas is their favorite holiday. The creepy decorations on your...

Minnesota residents who choose to walk must exercise caution when traveling through busy city streets. Thousands of pedestrians die every year doing what humans do naturally. For many people, walking serves as a way to relieve stress and relax. However, an accident...

In the last decade, the number of pedestrians that have been struck and killed by motor vehicles increased by 45%. A total of 53,435 people were struck and killed, with the last four years being the most deadly. These tragedies are almost entirely a direct result of...