Typically a pedestrian has the right of way, but that does not mean the driver bears the liability every a time a pedestrian is injured on the roads. Traffic and negligence rules are taken into consideration when determining who is at fault in an accident involving a pedestrian. Furthermore, everyone…
Walking, running or jogging is a popular exercise activity in Texas. Joggers and walkers can be seen on the side of the road and running paths on any given day. It only takes one negligent driver to cause an accident that leaves them seriously injured. People who are out jogging…
Walking in a marked crosswalk doesn’t guarantee your safety. You’d think that brightly painted lines, signage, and flashing lights would keep drivers from hitting people on foot but a significant portion of pedestrians are hit by cars while in crosswalks each year. And, in such cases, the driver is almost…
Distraction is a huge problem on the streets of Dallas, Texas. It results in a number of accidents that lead to serious injuries and even death. However, one aspect that may be surprising is that it isn’t just drivers who are getting distracted and causing road accidents. Bicyclists and pedestrians…
While the attorneys at the Law Offices of David Kohm will work tirelessly to get you the justice your family deserves in case of a pedestrian accident, you can prevent a devastating emergency by teaching your loved ones the basics of road and crosswalk safety. Kids are especially vulnerable to potentially dangerous traffic conditions because […]
In driving school, we all learn the rules of the road, including those associated with stopping at crosswalks and yielding to pedestrians. However, it’s obvious that many drivers do not follow these rules, often blowing through stop lights where pedestrians are trying to cross. Every year, pedestrians are hit by negligent drivers, resulting in damages, […]
Most of the time, it seems that drivers in Arlington forget or ignore the rules of safe driving while trying to get from Point A to Point B in as little time as possible. This means that more often than not, the rule telling drivers to yield to pedestrians are thrown out the window, which […]
If you were hit by a car as a pedestrian in Arlington, you may want to consult an attorney at the Law Offices of David Kohm. Over 60,000 people are injured in pedestrian accidents every year, and even low-speed accidents can lead to high medical bills and lost wages. You may be entitled to compensation–if […]
