Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian is injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle every 8 minutes. In the USA, an estimated 5,000 pedestrians die each year in motor vehicle accidents.
Some common reasons pedestrian accidents occur include:
• Failure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclist in crosswalk
• Failure to obey stop signs or traffic light
• Speeding
• Not paying attention
• Talking on mobile phone or text messaging while driving
• Faulty traffic signal devices
Generally, pedestrians have the right of way, unless they attempt to cross in a non-designated cross area. Children under the age of 16 are most likely to be struck by a car, while elderly victims are most likely to die as a result of the injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian fatalities are the second-leading cause of motor vehicle related deaths.
As in all automobile accident cases, it is important that prompt action be taken to effectively preserve evidence, fully investigate the accident and identify witnesses.
If you or a family member is a victim of a pedestrian accident, contact Luxon & Zang, P.C. The automobile accident attorneys at Luxon & Zang have extensive experience handling lawsuits for clients who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents. We offer a free initial consultation, and charge no attorney’s fee until we recover compensation for your injury.