Pedestrian Accidents

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 4,600 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2007. Another 70,000 were injured.

Drivers are generally required to yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing streets in marked and unmarked crosswalks. When drivers fail to do so, catastrophic injuries can occur to pedestrians who are struck by motor vehicles. Pedestrians are very vulnerable in such accidents because they have absolutely no protection from the weight and force of the motor vehicle that strikes them. Therefore, pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injuries such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, broken bones, and amputations to name a few.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, contact us today to explore your legal rights. The law varies as to the amount of time you have to file a claim. Therefore it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case.