Category: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian Safety Parade Has Important Message

May 24th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Sometimes we need to call attention to things that are happening in order to save lives. Today, we are going to discuss how a local school group is working to improve pedestrian safety. This is an important issue because, far...

Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

May 17th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Nobody should ever have to worry about a negligent driver slamming into them when they are out and about on foot. Unfortunately, a 51-year-old man from Penn Hills was killed last month in a hit-and-run incident. Today, we want to...

Driver Allegedly On Drugs At The Time Of Pedestrian Crash

May 11th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
The roadways are unpredictable. Whether you are in a vehicle or out on foot, you need to be careful and pay attention. Unfortunately, there are times when the negligence of other people causes serious injuries. Today, we want to discuss...

The 100 Deadliest Days Of the Year Are Coming

May 10th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Spring has sprung and the weather is only going to get warmer the closer we get to those freeing summer months. Summer fun means there are more school-age children roaming, more bicyclists and more motorcyclists using our roads and crosswalks....

Two People Hospitalized In Pedestrian Crash

April 27th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
We know that the last thing you want to worry about when you are walking near the roadway or using a right-of-way is that you will get struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, we know that pedestrian accidents happen regularly, especially...

Is Pittsburgh’s South Side More Dangerous For Pedestrians?

March 23rd, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
When you are out and about in the city, we know that you take the steps necessary to remain safe. On foot, you know there are dangers, especially considering how much vehicle traffic there is. However, we know that some...

The Scooters Are Coming, Pedestrians Watch Out

March 8th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
The scooter craze that has raced across the country is on its way to Pennsylvania. There is a push in the legislature to bring so-called “low-speed” scooters to the more heavily populated areas of the state, Pittsburgh included. If you...

Hit-And-Run Crash Leaves A Man Injured

February 15th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
On the night of February 7, a man was struck in downtown Pittsburgh at the 900 blocks of Fifth Avenue. The driver who struck the man fled the scene. As of this writing, he has not yet been found. The...

Woman Who Passed Stopped School Bus Was Impaired

February 9th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
We have learned that a woman who passed a school bus while it was stopped and loading children were allegedly impaired. The City of Duquesne Police Department says that the woman passed the bus that had its lights flashing at...

Pedestrians Beware On Crosswalks

February 2nd, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Choosing to walk is a great choice overtaking a car or taking a taxi, uber, or Lyft. By choosing to walk you are not only saving yourself money but you are also saving the environment by having one less car...