5 Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Approximately 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents each year in the United States. Those who are lucky to escape a fatality may end up suffering severe and life altering injuries.

If you suffered injuries in a pedestrian-related accident or are a survivor of a pedestrian victim killed in a road accident due to the negligent actions of another party, you should consult a personal injury attorney to protect your legal rights.

What Are the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents? 

Negligence is the top cause of pedestrian accidents. With the introduction of technology, such as cell phones, motorists are more likely to be distracted and cause an accident.

Some other common causes of negligent activities that may lead to a pedestrian accident include:

-          Distracted driving due to talking or texting on a cell phone.

-          Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

-          Driving at an excessively high speed.

-          Reckless driving, such as erratic lane changes or making illegal U-turns.

-          Aggressive driving, such as road rage.

-          Failing to obey traffic signals, such as turning without paying attention to your surroundings.

-          Failing to check for pedestrians in crosswalks before passing through.

Hiring the Right Attorney

Although filing a personal injury claim may not make the pain and suffering go away, it will help you get the necessary financial means at a time when you may not be able to work.

Regardless of what caused your pedestrian accident, it is important to consult an experienced pedestrian accident attorney about your legal rights and options. Your attorney may advocate on your behalf to get you the fair compensation that you deserve for all damages incurred as a result of your accident.

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Attorney Kenneth A. Wilhelm is a New York pedestrianaccident attorney with 42 years of experience. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, call 1-800-967-5496.