Propel: Modeling the social etiquette of pedestrian movements – using AI to anticipate human paths of travel
Potential and actual distractions abound when you occupy the driver's seat. You adjust the volume on the radio, heat, and air conditioning. Large screens in the front display maps, directions, radio stations, the song being...more
Ritz v. Ramsay, 305 A.3d 1056 (Pa. Super. 2023) - The decedent plaintiff in this matter was struck and killed by a vehicle operated by Ramsay, a patient of the defendant, a methadone clinic. Ramsay had been given an unusually...more
Faircloth v. Main Street Entertainment, Inc., 2024 WL 972238 (Fla. Mar. 7, 2024) - This case involved a motor vehicle accident involving an allegedly intoxicated and underage driver and a pedestrian. At the time, the...more
Traffic is a risk for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on Tallahassee’s roads. Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries—and they are among the most common reasons why local residents need to...more
Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of...more
Kistler v. Dietrich, 303 A.3d 168 (Pa. Super. 2023) - The plaintiff was a motorcyclist passing by a property owned by the defendant while an auction was being held. The defendant had directed attendees to illegally park on...more
O’Neal v. Allstate Insurance Co., 2023 WL 4704684 - In an action for underinsured motorist coverage resulting from a vehicle-pedestrian accident, the defendant moved for summary judgment, asserting there was no genuine issue...more
Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries—and these injuries can leave victims facing significant losses. From medical bills to lost earnings, the financial costs alone can far exceed what most people can afford....more
Getting hit by a commercial vehicle can be a life-altering experience. Not only can the financial costs be overwhelming, but your pain and suffering and the other non-financial effects of the accident can impact all aspects...more
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, it may be fairly obvious to you that the driver who hit you is to blame. But, to recover the financial compensation you deserve, you must be able to prove liability....more
DeRose for Estate of DeRose v. DoorDash, Inc., 2023 WL 3840655 (E.D.N.C. Jun. 1, 2023) - The parents of a pedestrian brought an action for wrongful death and negligent infliction of emotional distress against DoorDash,...more
O'Neal v. Allstate Ins. Co., No. N22C-03-226 MAA, 2023 WL 4704684 (Del. Super. Ct. Jul. 21, 2023) - In a somewhat unusual case, the Delaware Superior Court found that the plaintiff’s negligence in crossing the street...more
Kerns v. Hale, 2023 WL 2820467, No. 21-CA-3970 (Ohio App. Apr. 4, 2023) - This matter involved a pedestrian and motor-vehicle accident—the defendant struck two individuals walking on a highway off-ramp, who were allegedly...more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, car wrecks involving pedestrians caused the deaths of 6,516 pedestrians, amounting to one death every 81 minutes....more
Being injured by another’s negligence carries the risk of serious harm. A personal injury victim can be forced to miss time from work, to undergo extensive medical treatment, and to suffer emotional distress. Anyone who has...more
In 2021, more pedestrians and cyclists were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. than in any previous year, with 7,342 pedestrian deaths. The injuries that you might sustain if you are hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian,...more
Delaware is one of the deadliest states in the country for pedestrians, according to a recent study of federal data. It ranks as the fifth most dangerous state for pedestrians, and statistics show that the number of...more
Pizza delivery driver’s bad brakes don’t slow down court from blaming pedestrian injured while trying to cross the street - A pedestrian doesn’t stand a chance of getting justice in Michigan – even when the delivery...more
Although Americans drove far fewer miles in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pedestrian death rate skyrocketed nationally, with blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans dying in disproportionate numbers when struck by...more
Even if you have done everything in your power to maintain your vehicle, drive safely, and protect passengers from harm, it is not always possible to prevent death or serious injury from an unexpected vehicle crash. NEW...more
The divisions in this country are not just political, they also relate to attitudes toward responsibility. In a survey and study that Persuasion Strategies conducted this past month (July, 2019), we asked respondents about...more
Michigan’s new No-Fault auto insurance law, which took effect on June 11, 2019, affects car accidents with pedestrians in a very specific way. Even if you own a car, at one time or another we’re all walking around on foot....more
Now that the nation has sprung forward to observe Daylight Saving Time, a ray of hope lies ahead for fewer pedestrian deaths on U.S. roadways. Longer days and shorter nights mean more visibility for motorists and for those on...more
The perspectives of plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases are inherently different – both sides have an interest in resolving their disputes quickly, while attempting to get the best possible results for their...more