Each year thousands of road accidents take place in the US, and approximately 100,000 of these incidents injure or kill pedestrians. Over half of pedestrian accidents in this country are fatal. The majority of these accidents happen around the time of afternoon when kids are getting out of school. Research has shown that children and elderly are the most susceptible to being injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. Many of these accidents can be attributed to some form of negligence of the driver involved.
Pedestrian accidents have many reasons for happening. Sometimes the pedestrian is at fault if they run or ride a bicycle into the street without warning. Posted speed limits are set in residential areas to give drivers enough time to stop in a situation like this, but if they can’t stop in time, an injury will likely take place and it may not be the driver's fault. In a similar situation where the driver was speeding and the same thing happened, the driver would be more likely to be found at fault for the accident.
Situations of pedestrian accidents caused by the driver’s negligence would be if the driver was:
1. Not paying attention to the road or otherwise pre-occupied
2. Breaking the speed limit/driving too fast
3. Failing to stop at traffic signals, crosswalks, or not yielding
4. Driving while under the influence
If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, you should consult a St. Louis accident attorney as soon as possible. If your injury happened as a result of someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Todd Hendrickson will help you get your case prepared and provide you with the representation you deserve. Call the Law Offices of Todd N. Hendrickson at 314.721.8833 to set up a free consultation.
