Who doesn’t love going for a walk? Whether it is for exercise, commuting, or just to get out and enjoy the fresh air, walking can be a great mode of transportation as well as a way to stay healthy and take in the great outdoors. Pedestrians of California, we hope that you...
Category: Pedestrian Accident
What are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
Some of the most tragic accidents involve pedestrians struck by vehicles. Pedestrians are much more likely to sustain serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries in these cases and it is no wonder as to why. Pedestrians have no protections that someone in a car is afforded. Plus, the sheer size and weight of...
What Are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents can be particularly devastating. When a vehicle comes into contact with a pedestrian, even at the slowest of speeds, the results can be tragic. Severe and lasting injuries are likely. With more and more people walking and jogging outside to stay healthy and in the fresh air, it seems...
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Pedestrian Deaths Remain High in Los Angeles Despite Vision Zero Initiative
Why are pedestrian death rates so high in LA after the Vision Zero Initiative?
The tragic death of a 91-year-old actor has once again called to light the growing problem of pedestrian safety in Los Angeles. Orson Bean, who rose to fame in the 1950s and became a...
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DUI Driver Injures 13-Year-Old Boy
If you have children, the last thing you should have to worry about is them getting struck by a drunk driver while they are outside playing. Unfortunately, we know that impaired drivers are everywhere. At the Compass Law Group, our knowledgeable and experienced team is ready to help you get through these situations. Today,...
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Hit-And-Run Crash Severely Injures Man
When you are out walking in the Los Angeles or surrounding areas, you should not have to worry about getting hit by a driver. Unfortunately, we know pedestrian accidents happen regularly. At the Compass Law Group, we are ready to help. When you need a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer, our knowledgeable and...
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3 Risk Factors For Pedestrians
Cars are easy. You can get in them at any time and drive them to your destination. Cars are personalized and make you feel safe. When you don't have the option of a car or public transportation, what do you do? You walk. Pedestrians have certain rights. Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at Compass...
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Pedestrian Includes Those Who Are Wheelchair Bound
Before the car craze, people would walk everywhere. People walked to work, to get groceries, to school, and for leisure. People walked to get medicine or walked to hunt or fish. Walking was a favored past time and everyone was accustomed to seeing people who walk on paths. Nowadays people don't walk. They choose...
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Pedestrians Aren’t Always Walking When They Get Hit
What people hear the term pedestrian they think of someone walking around. They think that a pedestrian is someone who chooses to walk instead of using a vehicle. However, the truth is a pedestrian is simply someone who is not in a vehicle. A pedestrian is someone who is standing outside their house or...
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It Takes A Village To Find A Hit and Run
Imagine leaving your home to walk to a nearby store to start your Christmas shopping. You have your list and ideas ready to start browsing through the store. You talked with your adult children to make sure that your list is exactly what they want or need. You got to this store all the...
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