The Number One Cause of Pedestrian Accidents is Negligence
Posted on Oct 18, 2009 3:05pm PDT
Each year, thousands of people in the United States are injured and even killed while doing simple things like walking to the grocery store or trying to get to school. For many people, walking is a great way to get from place-to-place. This is especially true for children and teenagers who are not old enough to drive.
While walking is very convenient, it can also be dangerous as pedestrians must deal with drivers while crossing streets or approaching parking lots. If drivers are not careful or are not paying attention, they may crash into pedestrians, which can lead to pedestrians sustaining life-threatening injuries or being killed upon impact. Believe it or not, driver inattentiveness and negligence is the number one cause of pedestrian accidents in the United States. Instead of remaining alert or yielding the right away, drivers sometimes engage in negligent behaviors endangers the lives of pedestrians.
Thankfully, the law holds negligent drivers accountable for their reckless actions. According to laws that govern personal injury cases, pedestrians who have been injured by negligent drivers may file claims to collect compensation. They may seek compensation for their medical expenses or even emotional trauma. The key to obtaining compensation is filing a claim within the allotted time frame and hiring a skilled personal injury lawyer.
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