Vehicles Are Becoming Bigger and Deadlier

It is no secret that people love their large trucks and SUVs. Sales for larger vehicles have soared over the past decade or so, as Americans cram more and more of their lives into their cars. Between shopping at warehouse-style stores and toting around sports equipment for the kids, we need – and want –…

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The Holiday Season Can Be Dangerous for Pedestrians

During the holiday season, shoppers flood our pedestrian-friendly streets in Tulsa to find gifts for their family and friends. With the increase in pedestrian traffic, there is also the amplified risk of pedestrian strike accidents, as store workers and frantic shoppers jockey for the scarce parking spaces in dense areas. This danger is highlighted in…

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What Are Distracted Pedestrian Accidents?

Distracted pedestrian accidents refer to incidents where pedestrians, while walking on roads, sidewalks, or crosswalks, are injured or killed as a result of being focused on various things such as smartphones, headphones, or other distractions, leading to a collision with a vehicle or other hazards. These accidents not only pose a significant risk to the…

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The Dangers of Pedestrian Accidents

Nick Wathor, a 23-year-old father of two children, is lucky to be alive after a dangerous pedestrian accident. At around 8:45 pm that evening, Wathor was in the middle of picking his children up from their grandmother’s house when their son threw a toy out of the car window. Before proceeding to grab the toy,…

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What Are the Most Common Injuries to Pedestrians Who Are Hit by Cars?

It’s hard to imagine: you’re walking across a neighborhood street, taking a stroll around the neighborhood, or walking through a grocery store parking lot when a car rams into you. Even cars traveling at low speeds can causes catastrophic injuries. Cars traveling at high speeds or larger vehicles or SUVs that strike a pedestrian are…

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