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By Pendergast Law on April 8, 2020 Although jaywalking is illegal in Washington state, it is a fairly common practice. Pedestrians may assume that they have the right-of-way, think the fastest route is cutting across a major road rather than heading to a cross-walk, or think the road is empty. However, tragedy often strikes when we least expect it, and…
By Pendergast Law on December 21, 2019 Research reveals that pedestrian safety features built into new cars fail in the deadliest situations. Researchers in a new AAA study found that automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection perform inconsistently and are entirely ineffective at night. These findings are particularly alarming, as 75% of pedestrian fatalities occur in the dark. The…
By Pendergast Law on October 29, 2018 Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate all things spooky, but it’s also a time when things can get pretty spooky on the road. Holidays are an inherently dangerous time for driving, but with Halloween, there’s a lot of extra danger involved — with little feet. With thousands of children trick-or-treating on the…
By Pendergast Law on September 4, 2018 As summer comes to an end, kids all over America are gearing up to go back to school. And many of them will be walking. Walking to school is a first glimpse of independence many kids get to experience. Unfortunately, kids are inexperienced pedestrians. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
By Pendergast Law on May 23, 2018 Pedestrians are by far the most vulnerable things on the road. And while they are often cautious about speeding cars, they tend to neglect a less-known danger that comes on two wheels: bicycles. Just last year in Washington, D.C., a 65-year-old woman died from the injuries she sustained when a bicycle struck her.…
By Pendergast Law on October 30, 2017 Despite decades of urban legends about monstrous strangers hiding razors in candy, the real danger for trick-or-treaters comes from cars on the road. Amidst the fun and revelry of Halloween, it is important to remember that there are drivers on the streets among trick-or-treaters…and not all of them are driving safely. Drunk drivers…
By Pendergast Law on September 30, 2017 Smart Growth America has looked at 104 of the most dangerous populated cities in the entire country; out of these, Seattle was ranked eighth-safest for pedestrians – that is, the 97th most dangerous out of the 104 metropolitan areas. Seattle announced its intention in 2015 to have absolutely no pedestrian deaths or injuries…
By Pendergast Law on August 25, 2017 Skateboarding seems fun. But what happens if that fun ride turns into a dangerous situation? If you’ve been injured by a skateboarder, is he or she to blame? And does the skateboarder have to pay for your injuries and costs? As with any personal injury claim, the person who caused the accident CAN…
By Pendergast Law on July 27, 2017 You’ve probably seen the type of video that shows a person walking while looking down at his phone. The video usually ends with him walking into a pole, falling into a hole, or facing some other kind of danger. But while these videos may provide a good laugh, and no one is usually…
By Pendergast Law on May 18, 2017 The drivers of motor vehicles are always being told to watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists, and pedestrians and cyclists are always being told to keep an eye out for cars and trucks. So, why isn’t anyone telling bicyclists to look out for pedestrians, and vice versa? While a bicycle weighs nowhere near…
