Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Unfortunately, there are pedestrian accidents every day. Sometimes, it’s negligent drivers who are simply not paying attention. Other times, it’s people who are not following traffic laws. Either way, pedestrians are injured or killed every day on our roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were over 6,000 pedestrian deaths in the U.S. in 2019.
A Pedestrian accident is an accident involving someone who is walking, jogging, or bicycling who is struck by someone operating a car, bus, truck, or other mode of transportation. Pedestrian accidents are on the rise across the United States.
Common Pedestrian Accidents Can Include:
- Crosswalk accidents.
- Distracted drivers.
- Drunk drivers.
- Parking lot accidents.
- Intersection accidents.
- Drivers failing to yield.
- Drivers running red lights or stop signs.
Statistics show that on average, one pedestrian is injured by a vehicle every 8 minutes, and one pedestrian dies due to injuries from a vehicle every 120 minutes. In addition, alcohol was involved in 48 percent of the traffic crashes that resulted in pedestrian fatalities.
A pedestrian accident can cause serious physical and emotional injuries, including stress and anxiety, pain, and suffering. You may face mounting medical expenses, lost time from work and other related expenses, and to the worst extent – death.
You should not have to suffer due to another person’s negligence or failure to follow traffic laws. You only get one chance for compensation so it’s important to seek representation as soon as possible. If you have been injured in pedestrian accident contact the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm or call our Arizona office at 480-755-7110. Our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys are prepared to help you.
