Jaywalking is a serious concern in Washington, D.C., as it is in most cities around the world. Jaywalking can be defined as the act of crossing a street or roadway in an unsafe or illegal manner, often without using a designated crosswalk or waiting for traffic signals. Pedestrians who engage in this risky behavior significantly …
Pedestrians can stay safe by practicing care as they stroll along busy city streets. Whether you walk for exercise, to the store, or to work, staying safe is essential for reaching your destination successfully. In addition to the health benefits, walking can help to reduce pollution and lessen the impact on the environment. A pedestrian …
The pedestrian death of a woman in Occoquan, VA has led to reckless driving and insufficient tire tread depth charges for a young Lake Ridge man, reports InsideNova.com. Woodbridge resident Zenaida Ines Jimenez, 58, was walking her dog on the sidewalk of Old Bridge Road, near Clipper Drive, at around 9:40 a.m. on Oct. 12, …
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that as long as you aren’t inside your vehicle, you’re a pedestrian. Pedestrian safety is not a “them” and “us” scenario, but instead a collaborative effort to keep all of us safe, whether driving to the kids’ soccer practice or walking the dog. In that spirit, here are some safety …
A pedestrian accident in Manassas, VA on Thursday, April 16 has left one person injured, reports the Manassas Patch. The accident occurred on Manassas Drive, where a 47-year-old male was flown to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Police report that the injuries to the victim are non-life threatening. …
To prove the defendant was responsible, the plaintiff must establish a connection between the defendant’s conduct and the plaintiff’s injury, i.e., it must be shown that without the defendant’s conduct, the injury would never have occurred. Note it is not necessary to show that the defendant was the only responsible party. Negligence is the basis …
While the majority of Virginia pedestrian accidents don’t involve collisions with cars, pedestrian accidents that do occur on Virginia roadways result in more injuries and are usually severe or even fatal. If you have been injured in a Virginia pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries through a Virginia personal …
With spring in full swing, Fairfax County police are ramping up their pedestrian safety law enforcement to help ensure pedestrians stay safe, reports WTOP.com. Police have started handing out tickets to both drivers and pedestrians who are breaking traffic laws in the hopes of curbing future pedestrian accidents. In the last two years, pedestrian law …
The pedestrian accident attorney at Parrish Law Firm, PLLC encourages all pedestrians to take safety into their own hands. Roads are dangerous, especially for vulnerable pedestrians who do not have two tons of steal protection like the fellow citizens they share the road with. The Stats In the next 24-hour cycle, about 324 people will …
Fairfax County, VA – May 7 – Police have charged a woman with felony hit-and-run following a fatal accident that left one person dead. According to The Washington Post, the accident occurred on Friday, May 4, when an outbreak of road rage escalated to death. Gloria McMillan, 32, and Shelinda Arrington, 21, were involved in …
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