A traffic safety report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that pedestrian fatalities account for 13% of all accident and collision fatalities in the United States. As gas prices rise and healthy living becomes more popular, the number of pedestrians is increasing every year. In urban areas where driving often involves sitting in traffic, walking can be considered the preferred method of transportation, increasing the chance of a pedestrian accident occurring. Pedestrians in urban areas, such as the Washington, DC metro area, are 30% more likely to be killed in a pedestrian accident than those in rural areas.
WE UNDERSTAND PEDESTRIAN LAW PROTECTIONS IN WASHINGTON DC
An accident is considered a “pedestrian accident” when one or more persons traveling on foot is involved in a collision with a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle. Pedestrian accidents can take place anywhere; they can happen on a sidewalk, in a cross-walk, in the middle of an intersection, on the shoulder of a road, on a bike path, in a parking lot – basically any place that a pedestrian and motor vehicle are in the same area. Unfortunately, a large percentage of pedestrian accidents involve children running after stray toys or an elderly person crossing the street.
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS CAN BE SEVERELY DANGEROUS
The human body is no match for a car, or any other motor vehicle for that matter. The injuries sustained by pedestrians when struck by a motor vehicle can be extremely serious. Trauma to the head, legs and pelvis, bone fractures and breaks, and internal bleeding are all common injuries experienced by persons involved in a pedestrian accident. These injuries often result in expensive medical bills from initial surgeries and follow-up appointments and can result in loss of work, which can be a huge financial burden on most families.
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in DC Metro Area
If you live in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia, and you or someone you know has been involved in a pedestrian accident, call Car Accident Info and ask to speak with one of our pedestrian accident attorneys regarding filing a claim for your injuries to seek the compensation to cover your medical costs. Our consultations are free and our pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help you.
