Austin, TXPedestrian AccidentsWhen Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Occur?

December 8, 2014by Aaron Allison

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of 2010, over half of all pedestrian deaths have occurred between 3 p.m. and midnight. Of these, about 4 out of 10 occurred on weekends. However, most accidents, including non-fatal accidents, reached a peak during lunchtime and the afternoon, when traffic is increased.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of 2010, over half of all pedestrian deaths have occurred between 3 p.m. and midnight.

A recent and tragic story fits this trend. In Northeast Austin, a teen was killed late at night while crossing Ed Bluestein Boulevard. This young man’s death was mentioned as the 47th traffic accident fatality of the year.

Is Walking Dangerous?

Pedestrians are only about 11 percent of traffic, but they make up 14 percent of traffic fatalities, according to a 2005 study in in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). This means that pedestrian deaths are overrepresented compared to other traffic fatalities.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) named Texas the state with the third highest rate of pedestrian accidents. The accidents happen largely in urban areas. As such, the citizens of Austin need to be particularly careful when driving or walking, because our city is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

The NHTSA also reports that pedestrian fatalities generally happen to people in the 45-64 year age group. Additionally, one out of every five pedestrian fatalities involves a hit and run driver.

Need a Pedestrian Accident Attorney?

Walking can be both healthy and meditative, but accidents can occur. If you have been injured while walking, then call an Austin-area attorney that is experienced in personal injury cases.

The Law Offices of Aaron Allison – Austin Personal Injury Attorney

Source: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/pedestrian-hit-and-killed-in-south-austin/1338636349

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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.