Mississippi law gives pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks and requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid hitting you, even when you're crossing improperly. However, pedestrians must also yield to vehicles in certain situations, such as when crossing outside...
As the new school year starts, a worrying fact shows why pedestrian safety matters. In 2015, 284 teens aged 12-19 died while walking. This is a 13% jump in pedestrian deaths from 2013 to 2015, Safe Kids Worldwide reports. This trend is a clear call for caution in...
As a pedestrian, you’re always at risk of being involved in an accident. In 2020, over 7,000 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles, and over 100,000 injured pedestrians were seen at the ER. There are many reasons why these accidents happen – and there are also...
If you’re a runner, you know that it comes with a certain level of inherent risk. People get injured running every day. You could pull a hamstring or strain your calf, or you could suffer a fall and fracture your arm. But your risks are much more serious if you’re...