All pedestrians in Arkansas have the right to crosswalks that allow them to safely cross the road without unreasonable delays. However, if you’ve spent any time at all as a pedestrian, you’ll have noticed that not all crosswalks are created equally.

Design plays an important role in how safe a given crosswalk is. At McMath Woods P.A., we know that pedestrians are safest in crosswalks that utilize raised crosswalks, rapid flashing beacons, or other enhanced designs. Here are our top picks for the safest types of crosswalks.

There are many rules of the road that drivers and pedestrians must follow to ensure the safety of everyone. One question that often comes up is when a driver must yield to a pedestrian.

Many people think that drivers must always yield to pedestrians, but this is not the case.

The information that follows will give you a brief overview of instances in which drivers must give right-of-way to pedestrians and when pedestrians must wait for traffic before continuing to walk instead. We will also address the role a lawyer plays in your case if a motorist strikes and hurts you.