Pedestrians and Vehicles
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Cars incorporate safety features to protect both the driver and passengers in the event of a crash. These include bumpers, seat belts, airbags, automatic braking systems, and crumple zones. Despite these, if you are involved in a car accident, you can still suffer trauma, injury, or death. Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles have none of those protections. That is why vehicle-pedestrian collisions can be so dangerous. By the Numbers In 2021, over 60,000 pedestrians were injured in car accidents across the United States. Over 7,000 of them died. The risks of vehicle- pedestrian collisions are compounded by a number of factors. For one, over 75% of fatal pedestrian crashes occur in the dark, an additional 4%. You are more likely to be struck when you are harder to see. Astoundingly, around 75% of pedestrian deaths occur outside
an intersection, when speed limits are higher, and there are more lanes, heightening the risks. Pedestrians cannot control other factors that contribute to their vulnerability. About 40% of pedestrian fatalities involved an alcohol- impaired motorist. Moreover, the faster the car travels, the higher the risk to the pedestrian. While a pedestrian only has a 10% chance of fatality if struck at 16 mph, that risk increases to 90% if the car is traveling at least 58 mph. Advice for Pedestrians Pedestrians can make several choices that will significantly reduce their chance of injury. Make sure you obey traffic signals. Cross the road at crosswalks or intersections whenever possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing the oncoming traffic so you can see and avoid approaching vehicles. Do not stand in the road or suddenly leave the curb in front of a car.
Avoid walking on the highway, highway ramps, or near the interstate. If you need help negotiating with insurance companies or filing a lawsuit for personal injuries, The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. can help. Contact us online or at 239-500-5000 for a free consultation about your options after a vehicle versus pedestrian accident.
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Crunchy, Lemony Salmon
Ingredients
Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
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6 tbsp unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, smashed 3/4 cup buttery crackers (such as Ritz), crushed
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1 tsp each black pepper and salt, divided
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3/4 cup panko
2 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1 (3-lb) skin-on salmon fillet (1 1/4-inches thick)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. In a medium bowl, stir together crackers, panko, thyme, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Add melted garlic butter and combine. Set aside. 4. In a small bowl, stir together cream and mustard; set aside. Drizzle oil in a heatproof baking dish and place fish, skin side down, in the center. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Brush fish evenly with cream mixture. Top fish with cracker mixture, gently pressing into fish. 5. Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 400 F. Bake until crumbs turn golden brown, 15–18 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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