Pedestrian AccidentsIs Crossing the Interstate on Foot Dangerous?

January 14, 2015by Aaron Allison

Recently, a man was killed in Georgetown, Texas while attempting to run across IH-35 on a Saturday night. While this unfortunate accident may seem rare, pedestrian fatalities on interstates are more common than people realize.
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What Are Some Interstate Highway Pedestrian Statistics?

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety published a report on pedestrian fatalities on interstate highways, which covered the years 1993 to 2012. AAA’s report revealed some important facts about these horrific fatalities, including:

  • 515 pedestrians were killed on interstate highways from 1993 to 2012.
  • 10 percent of all pedestrian fatalities occur on interstate highways.
  • Even if struck by a vehicle at a 55 mile per hour speed limit, a pedestrian has only about a 10 percent chance of surviving. This chance of survival decreases as the speed of the vehicle increases.
  • Texas (along with Oregon) has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths for each deadly interstate wreck.
  • Texas (along with New Mexico) has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths per vehicle miles of travel (VMT).
  • Interstate pedestrian fatalities occurred at night (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) about 75 percent of the time.

Injured in a Pedestrian Accident in Austin, Texas?

If a car has seriously injured you or someone you know in a pedestrian accident, then call our auto accident attorney at The Law Offices of Aaron Allison today. We help clients suffering from a wide range of personal injuries in the Austin-area.

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Source: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/27755842/pedestrian-killed-after-georgetown-accident

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Aaron Allison, a second-generation personal injury lawyer from Austin, follows in the footsteps of his father, who founded their firm in 1978. Admitted to practice by the Texas Supreme Court, the Federal Court for the Western District of Texas, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, Aaron brings extensive legal expertise to his clients.

Specializing in personal injury cases, Aaron offers a distinct advantage for Texas workers injured on the job. With Texas workers' compensation laws leading many attorneys to avoid these cases, Aaron is one of only 40 lawyers among 95,000 in Texas who represent injured workers in straight workers' compensation cases. His firm continues to provide dedicated support for those suffering catastrophic work injuries, maintaining a proud tradition of advocacy spanning decades.