Is DC Safe For Pedestrians? The honest answer is that it depends. A recent article published by the Washington Post says. “Traffic fatalities have doubled since D.C.’s promise of zero” ‘Zero’ is about the city’s “Vision Zero” plan aimed at eliminating pedestrian-related deaths involving vehicles. More specifically, District of Columbia …
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We’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while certain aspects of everyday life are very gradually returning to normal, these remain extremely anxious times for people across the world. The months of fear and uncertainty have taken their toll on millions, and everyone is looking for a safe outlet …
Read More »Traffic Is Down, But Pedestrian Accidents Are Still Happening
Since mid-March, when much of the country shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve probably noticed the change in traffic in the Washington, DC metro area–there hasn’t been much. With so many people remaining at home for their safety, as well as much of the workforce either working from …
Read More »District Heights Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Written By Award Winning Lawyer Larry Lapidus Every 1.5 hours, a person is killed due to a pedestrian accident, according to the CDC. Since pedestrians often have the right-of-way, some may not consider the possible dangers when walking across a street. Even when traffic lights and signs indicate that vehicles …
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Laurel Pedestrian Accident Lawyer – Whom to Call When You Are Injured Laurel may not have a walking population like that of neighboring Washington, DC, but this suburb has certainly had its share of pedestrian accidents in the last several years. So, what do you do if you or a …
Read More »Washington, DC Pedestrian Laws
Washington, DC is a bustling city. Cars line the city streets and pedestrians are packed from one block to the next. On most days, the two co-exist in harmony, but sometimes, the unthinkable happens, and a pedestrian is hit by a car in Washington, DC. If this happens to you, …
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