As confirmed by the Federal Railroad Administration Department, 2,195 vehicles collided with a train at highway-railroad crossings in the year 2022. 274 people died from those collisions, while 810 more were severely injured. The number of collisions in 2020 and 2021 were 1,902 and 2,148 respectively. The number of injuries from those accidents was logged...
Pedestrian deaths are at a record high in the USA. While pedestrian accidents don’t always lead to a loss of life, it is a significant risk that simply needs more press. There are lots of things that lead to a pedestrian style accident out and about, and one of the leading factors often cited is...
Have you been involved in a pedestrian accident? Are you still on the road to recovery in terms of physical and emotional trauma? Unfortunately, it can be a long and difficult journey for those involved in a pedestrian accident, with many setbacks along the way. So, what can you do to aid in the process...
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, no state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than California. While our state’s size and population certainly play a role in the number of pedestrian accident fatalities that occur here, negligence equally contributes to these deadly events. At Binder & Associates, our Encino pedestrian accident lawyers provide the legal representation our...
According to the California Highway Patrol, on June 1, 2019, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a suspect on a motorcycle who led authorities on a pursuit that ended in downtown Los Angeles. When the police tried to stop the motorcyclist for running a red light, he continued onto the 605 Freeway, before racing down the 101 Freeway,...
According to 2nd Street, Los Angeles is the first city in the U.S. to break the milestone of three million scooter rides on Lime brand electric scooters alone, which is quite a feat considering of the three scooter companies licensed to operate in the city, they have the fewest number at 5,500. Comparatively, Bird has...
