Tag: pedestrian safety
New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, February 21, 2013.
Pedestrians almost always have the right of way in Illinois. This means that if there is an accident involving a pedestrian, the passenger vehicle driver is likely the at-fault party. This can make it easier for the pedestrian to recover financially Continue reading “New model cars could see increased pedestrian safety features”
A flat tire on I-57 results in 2 killed pedestrians in Champaign
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on A flat tire on I-57 results in 2 killed pedestrians in Champaign On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Many residents of Champaign, Illinois, may have noticed a severe backup in traffic last night. Tragically, this back up resulted when the northbound lanes of Interstate 57 were closed for about three hours following a fatal pedestrian accident.
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Illinois pedestrian safety surrounding stalled vehicles
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois pedestrian safety surrounding stalled vehicles On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
When a pedestrian is matched against a heavy mass of metal and glass on wheels traveling at 60 miles per hour, it is not difficult to imagine which party would come out on top in that scenario. Pedestrian accidents can be absolutely devastating at lower speeds, but at speeds used on highways, it is most often the case that a struck pedestrian is killed.
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Scary Halloween accident statistics
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Pedestrian AccidentsLeave a comment on Scary Halloween accident statistics On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
Little pirates and pumpkins all across Illinois are beside themselves with excitement as they eagerly anticipate a night of treat-or-treating ahead of them on this Halloween evening. Parents are likely most concern about tainted candy and an epidemic of belly aches from too much candy, but what parents in Illinois should be most concerned about is pedestrian safety. Continue reading “Scary Halloween accident statistics”
