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Improving Pedestrian Safety in Macon

By bwhlawoffices |

Pedestrian safety remains a major concern in Macon. According to a July Macon Telegraph article, Macon’s pedestrian fatality rate surpasses Georgia’s average. 7% of Macon pedestrian accidents result in death, well above the statewide average of 5%. In 2023, 15 pedestrians and a cyclist were killed in Macon in traffic crashes. While 2024 has… Read More »

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Important Steps To Take After a Macon Pedestrian Accident

By bwhlawoffices |

In Macon, Georgia, pedestrian accidents are a growing concern, especially for pedestrians hit by vehicles. According to a recent article in the Macon Telegraph, the number of pedestrian accidents that result in fatalities in Macon (7%) is higher than the state’s average (5%).  In 2023, 15 pedestrians and a cyclist died on Macon roads…. Read More »

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How Can We Impact the Pedestrian Accident Fatality Epidemic?

By bwhlawoffices |

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, more than 7,500 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roadways in 2022 alone, with an almost 80 percent increase in pedestrian deaths due to accidents just from 2010 to 2021. These increases represent 40-year highs for pedestrian accident fatalities. Fixing this epidemic is not only going to require… Read More »

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American Roads & Cars Are Too Dangerous for Pedestrians

By bwhlawoffices |

Many would argue that there is nothing “accidental” about pedestrian deaths because many are, in some ways, part of a pattern and practice more indicative of laws and regulations that do not seem concerned about pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In 2022, more than 7,500 pedestrians were killed on our roads, reflecting the highest rate… Read More »

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