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Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know

April 3, 2024 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Pedestrian Accidents – What You Need to Know

While the overall number of serious traffic accidents has typically been going down, pedestrian accidents continue to rise. Pedestrian accidents often result in the most severe injuries and fatalities. On average, about 3,000 pedestrians a year are hurt in vehicle accidents, and about 160 pedestrians a year die as a result of a vehicle accident. When a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle driving at 45 MPH, their likelihood of dying is 85%.

Where Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Happen?

Child Struck and Killed in Mt. Pleasant, NC

November 24, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”

A child was struck and killed by a vehicle when crossing a road in Mt. Pleasant, N.C. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at about 3:48 pm on Mt. Pleasant Road. According to news reports of the accident, the child had just been dropped off by a school bus at a driveway. The school bus continued on its way and the child re-crossed the street to go to the mailbox. The child was hit by a Honda passenger vehicle.

Pedestrians Safety: What North Carolina Residents Should Know

September 15, 2021 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Charlotte Injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “What is the value of my case?”

For centuries, walking was the only reliable mode of transportation available to the majority of the population. Today, however, pedestrians must navigate alongside a variety of different vehicles such as bicycles, automobiles, and trains. In major metropolitan areas such as Charlotte, the risk of personal injury to pedestrians in high-traffic areas cannot be ignored.

Can a Pedestrian be at Fault in a Car Accident in North Carolina?

November 25, 2020 | AS Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury Lawyer Matt Arnold answers the question: “If I am injured in a car accident or at work what should I do?”

In most accidents involving a pedestrian and an automobile, the driver of the motor vehicle is presumed to be at fault for the collision. However, there are pedestrian accidents in which the pedestrian hit by a car can be partially or fully to blame for the crash.