Do SUVs cause pedestrian deaths? Are SUVs more likely than other vehicles to result in death when they strike a person on foot? According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Consumer Reports, and AARP,...
Pedestrian Auto Accidents
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Horry County
In Horry County, SC and the Myrtle Beach area, we have more than our share of car wrecks, trucking accidents, and pedestrian deaths. But there are certain roads and intersections that rack up more crashes than others - what are the most dangerous intersections in...
Self-Driving Car Kills Pedestrian in Arizona
It had to happen eventually. A self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, and already car companies, driverless-software companies, and politicians are pointing fingers and distancing themselves from whatever went wrong. And the issue hasn't even made...
Pedestrian Accidents in Myrtle Beach SC
South Carolina has a huge problem with pedestrians being hit by automobiles - at intersections, walking on roadsides, even in parking lots. Myrtle Beach pedestrian deaths and injuries are common because of poorly planned intersections and walkways and because of the...
Is Distracted Walking a Thing?
According to a CBS News report, texting while walking is the cause of 10% of emergency room visits for pedestrian injuries.Honolulu, Hawaii has become the first city in the country to pass a "texting while walking" law, which allows police to write a traffic ticket to...
Hit and Run Accidents in Myrtle Beach
Hit and run accidents in SC are more common than you might think. A quick search for "fatal hit and run accidents" brings pages and pages of search results. When you take into consideration that most hit and runs are not fatal and that the media usually only reports...
Walking toward compensation when hurt in a pedestrian accident
In Myrtle Beach, there are a high number of pedestrians walking at any given time. It is the responsibility of all motorists to drive safely while in the vicinity of a person walking, yet pedestrian accidents happen all the time. These types of motor vehicle accidents...
When taking in the scenery poses a threat to your health
Myrtle Beach is a hotspot for many travelers, some of whom may choose to walk from place to place to take in the scenery. Perhaps you are visiting South Carolina and wish to move around via the sidewalk, but you may have concerns about your safety, especially in areas...