Pedestrian Accident
The rules of the road were created to create a safe experience for not only drivers but also for pedestrians. And we’re all pedestrians. Unfortunately pedestrian accidents do happen and the consequences can be severe. Pedestrians are struck because drivers fail to see them or because they’re driving in an unsafe or distracted manner.
Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Failure to observe posted speed limits or to adjust driving to weather and traffic conditions
- Failure to obey traffic signs or signals—failure to come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked crosswalks
- Failure to stop before turning right on a red light
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
As an injured pedestrian, you are entitled to fair compensation. This can include payment for out-of-pocket expenses, compensation for lost wages and future earnings, payment for pain and suffering and compensation for the cost of future care.