Pedestrian accidents
Hawaii is a wonderful place to experience on foot. Whether you’re enjoying the Honolulu nightlife, hiking on trails, or parking roadside to get to the beach, there are countless wonderful experiences that pedestrians can enjoy on Oahu. But unfortunately, pedestrians on highways, city streets, parking lots and any place frequented…
If you’ve been the victim of a pedestrian accident, you may assume that you’re entitled to full compensation for your injuries and other losses. However, few legal claims are as straightforward as they seem. Below are some factors to consider if you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident in Honolulu….
No one expects to get hit by a car while they’re inside a building. But these types of pedestrian accidents happen more often than you think. Recent statistics show that on average, drivers hit buildings 60 times per day, killing as many as 500 people and injuring 4,000 more every…
Pedestrian deaths are the highest they’ve been in more than 30 years, according to the preliminary results of a study recently released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Around 6,590 pedestrians died in collisions in 2019, up five percent from the previous year. The news is especially dismal in…
Automakers are constantly developing technologies to protect pedestrians from dangerous collisions. But the success of these systems varies significantly depending on the make and model of the car, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Tests Show Certain Cars Are Better at Preventing Pedestrian…
There’s no denying that Honolulu is a busy city. Whether you’re a resident, tourist, military service-member or visiting on business, you’ve seen that the streets are filled with people at all hours of the day and night. Living in such a busy city means that the risks of pedestrian accidents…
Unfortunately, Hawaii is near the top of the list of states with the highest number of accidents involving pedestrians. Walking is the main form of transportation for many Hawaii residents, so there are literally pedestrians everywhere these days. The rise in foot traffic has coincided with a dramatic rise in vehicular traffic,…
Over the past few years, accidents involving pedestrians have skyrocketed in Hawaii. In fact, 2018 was the deadliest year on record for pedestrians across the state. A number of factors could be contributing to the spike in pedestrian accidents, such as increased traffic on roadways and greater numbers of distracted drivers. One…
Pedestrians are abundant in Hawaii, especially around cities. The weather in Hawaii is warm year-round, so many residents choose walking as their main form of transportation. Running has also become a popular form of exercise. Runners and joggers are commonly seen grinding out their miles along the shoulders of crowded roadways. Unfortunately, being…
Whether you’re a full-time resident of Hawaii or among tens of thousands of tourists who visit the islands every year, you likely enjoy being outdoors and taking in the immense beauty of your surroundings. Hawaii is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. It’s understandable that many residents…