Category: Pedestrian Accidents

When we hear that a pedestrian is hit by a car, we automatically assume that they were an innocent victim. We’ve all seen people try to cross the street in a crosswalk, only to have a car speed through with no regard for their safety. We’ve also seen cars speeding down local roads, nearly running […]

It’s hard to imagine that someone on foot could ever be responsible for a car accident in Augusta. But, sometimes, if it weren’t for a pedestrian, you wouldn’t have gotten into an accident in the first place. The problem isn’t always proving that the pedestrian was responsible. It won’t even be that difficult to prove […]

If you’re crossing the street in a crosswalk, you have the right of way. There is no question about this. Cars know that they need to yield to pedestrians while they’re in a crosswalk. For the most part, pedestrians always have the right of way. Even if they don’t technically have the right of way, […]

We all know how dangerous driving can be. With over 30,000 fatalities on the roadways each year, and last year’s number tragically higher at over 35,000, driving may be the most dangerous activity you do on a daily or weekly basis. However, as dangerous it is behind the wheel or in the passenger seat, it […]