Pedestrian Accidents in Fresno

Every year in the California, thousands of people are hurt-- even killed -- while literally walking down the street. Each day, driver negligence causes these pedestrian accidents -- resulting in as many as 100,000 injuries in the United States, and 70,000 pedestrian deaths. The victims of such accidents come from all walks of life, but a prominent number of the deaths reported involve either young children or the elderly. The reality is, pedestrians are so defenseless and endangered while crossing a street that an impact from even a slow-moving automobile can easily cause injury or death. Injuries sustained in these accidents are all too often severe or life threatening, and the damage to life and life can be catastrophic in many cases. 

Statistics prove that confusion and lack of attention are the two principal reasons that these incidents happen. Statistics indicate that men are highly susceptible to being victims in pedestrian accidents, as well, perhaps attributable to engaging in risky behavior. Statistics also demonstrate that nearly half of all pedestrian accident deaths will take place between 3:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon when our youngsters are on their way home from school. Instructing children to remain in the crossing areas is no assurance of their safety, either. Careless drivers are on the roads day in and day out.

When a pedestrian gets hurt in an car accident, there are many factors that come into play. Paying medical bills and for other aspects of care can be a challenge as the amounts can be tremendous, simply because of the types of traumas one suffers when hit by an oncoming automobile. Catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries and brain damage, can result, as well.

Our accident attorney can help any pedestrians who are injured - just give us a call toll-free at 800-785-9924.