There are many causes of pedestrian accidents. With the high population of many California cities paired with the many tourists who aren’t familiar with the roads, there can be serious strain on our roads. It only stands to reason that the more cars there are on the roads, the more accidents there will be. As traffic gets worse and worse, drivers become more aggressive – and more car accidents are likely. Unfortunately, this is also true of pedestrian accidents.
There are many causes of pedestrian accidents
There are a lot of reasons that pedestrian accidents occur, many of them worse in the state of California. In some cases, it’s the fault of the driver: Speeding or aggressive driving. In other cases, it’s the fault of the pedestrian: Not crossing at a designated crosswalk or not crossing with the light. Other common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Motorists not yielding at crosswalks;
- Motorists not yielding to pedestrians when turning right at a red light;
- Crosswalk areas that aren’t clearly lit or clearly designated;
- Illegal left turns;
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Distracted driving;
- Distracted walking;
There may be one other cause of higher rates of pedestrian accidents: The surging crime rate in many California cities. Police report being called off of traffic duty to head to areas with more immediate issues.
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident then you may have a lawsuit
The reality is that, unless serious changes take place, the number of pedestrian accidents is only going to rise in California. Until this changes, it’s up to those who are injured, or the family members of pedestrians who are killed, to fight for damages from the guilty part.
Suing after a pedestrian accident is more important than you may think
Suing the at-fault party after a pedestrian accident isn’t about getting revenge. It’s about holding parties responsible. Being compensated can help the injured and their families recover from the accident, as the damages can help cover medical bills, lost wages, and other long-term costs of their injuries. It can also be important to simply win the case and have the court admit that the negligent party was at fault.
It’s important to work with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney
With the higher risk of pedestrian accidents in California, it’s important that you choose a law firm that has specific experience in these cases. Reach out to Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 today to learn more. We start you off with a free, no-obligation consultation. During that time, we’ll go over the basics of your case and let you know what your options are.
If we decide to work together, then your case will be taken on a contingency basis. This means that if there’s no recovery, then you don’t pay a penny. As you can see, there is no risk and only closure to gain. Call us today at (310) 209-1600 to set up your free consultation.
