Sentences with phrase «pedestrian accidents increased»

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SENATOR KLEIN PENS LETTER TO DOT REQUESTING INCREASED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURES OUTSIDE LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOWING LAST WEEK»S ACCIDENT Bronx, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) penned a letter to acting Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation -LSB-...]

Bronx, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) penned a letter to acting Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation Nivardo Lopez calling for increased pedestrian safety measures outside of Lehman High School following a recent accident where an NYPD School Safety Agent was struck and critically injured by several cars outside of the Bronx campus.

Both standard on the 2018 A4, Audi pre sense ® basic intervenes by helping secure the vehicle during unusual or emergency maneuvers, while Audi pre sense ® city helps detect vehicles and pedestrians at speeds of up to 52 mph, increasing drivers» awareness of surroundings and helping prevent accidents.

Unfortunately, alcohol consumption greatly increases the risk of being involved in a life - threatening accident, and many times the drunk driver walks away from the accident unscathed while fellow drivers and pedestrians are injured or killed instead.

Toronto is already noticing an increase in motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

Last year, there were a reported six accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists on the Sunday that Daylight Savings Time ended.5 A further three accidents happened the following day.6 If past and recent statistics indicate what could happen over the next few weeks, then drivers and their insurers are likely to have an increased number of accidents to address.

There is an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians on Halloween.

Statistics seem to indicate that pedestrian accidents are on the rise as well, which means that pedestrian accident personal injury claims will only increase as time goes on.

When another car speeds through a yellow light or a pedestrian decides to jaywalk, the chances of being involved in an accident increase.

This represents an increase of nearly 30 % from the number of pedestrian accidents in the province reported in 2012.

Pedestrians who are involved in traffic accidents are at an increased risk of suffering a grave bodily injury and / or death.

We work on a contingency fee basis and have successfully resolved a large number of cases in the Tampa area, giving us the experience to understand the serious nature of pedestrian accident injuries and determine the right steps to increase your chances of a successful outcome.

You can focus on your own recovery and increase your odds of maximizing the damages you receive by hiring an experienced San Diego pedestrian accident attorney to handle your case.

An article in the Chicago Tribune entitled «Pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures» details how Illinois pedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiePedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures» details how Illinois pedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiepedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiepedestrian fatalities in 2008.

The report itself suggests that an overall increase in the number of vehicles on American roadways could be causing an increase in pedestrian crashes, and that the increased use of cell phones among motorists may be to blame for some accidents.

Pedestrian accidents are increasing every year.

Brockton is not the only community which has seen an increase in pedestrian accidents.

Growth in pedestrian and bicycle traffic goes hand - in - hand with an increase in pedestrian and biking accidents.

In 2015 there were 350 + pedestrian accidents in Long Beach, a 25 percent increase from 2011.

While the rate of pedestrian - related traffic accidents has been steadily decreasing in most California cities, the Valley has seen a 25 % increase over the past 5 years.

That is the largest yearly increase in both the number and percentage of pedestrian accident deaths in four decades — since national records have been kept.

The GHSA's Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State, using 2016 preliminary data, reveals a 25 percent increase in pedestrian accident fatalities in the U.S. between 2010Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State, using 2016 preliminary data, reveals a 25 percent increase in pedestrian accident fatalities in the U.S. between 2010pedestrian accident fatalities in the U.S. between 2010 and 2015.

Hazardous Traffic or Weather Conditions — Any condition that obscures the RI motorist's ability to see their environment increases the potential of accidents, including those involving pedestrians.

Finally our pedestrian car accident attorneys in our main office in White Plains, and our branch offices in New York and Stamford, will fight to hold the offending driver accountable if the accident occurred in an area where he knew, or should have known, there was an increased likelihood of coming into contact with small children in the road (because of nearby schools, parks or playgrounds).

Shorter days, darkness, decreased visibility and snow storms increase the likelihood of a car, truck or SUV accident with a pedestrian.

Headphones, smartphones, and texting distract walkers while crossing busy intersections, increasing the chance of a dangerous pedestrian accident.

Increase in Intoxicated Pedestrian Accidents in Focus, Indiana Injury and Family Lawyer Blog, August 10, 2013

When a bus is involved in an accident, the sheer number of people involved, including the drivers, passengers, occupants of other vehicles, and pedestrians increases the likelihood that someone will be injured.

The rise in pedestrian traffic accidents has been associated with cuts to funding of safety programs, increased distracted driving, increased distracted walking, and aggressive driving.

The numbers are significant because pedestrian accidents involving teens age 16 - 19 have increased 25 percent over the past five years, Safe Kids Worldwide reports.

Pedestrian accidents had been on the decline for decades, a decrease attributed to increasing awareness on the part of motorists and pedestrians as to pedestrian safetyPedestrian accidents had been on the decline for decades, a decrease attributed to increasing awareness on the part of motorists and pedestrians as to pedestrian safetypedestrian safety concerns.

But they're also back to increased risks for pedestrian accidents.

Cars traveling at higher rates of speed than allowed can increase the risk of a car - pedestrian accident as there are several areas in which the trails intersect with the roadway.

As Colorado streets get busier each year, the chances of getting into a pedestrian car accident increase.

The Governors» Highway Safety Association estimates that the number of pedestrians killed in 2015 increased by around 10 percent as compared with 2014, which is the largest annual increase in pedestrian fatalities since the federal government began collecting accident data forty years ago.

As a result, pedestrian injuries and accidents, especially at crosswalks, tend to increase in number in...

They lowered the number of pedestrian accidents but increased the number of rear - end accidents inside intersections, often triggered when people brake suddenly.