Across the United States, a pedestrian is injured in a pedestrian accident involving a vehicle every 8 minutes. About 5,000 pedestrians die each year from these accidents.

Common causes for pedestrian accidents include:

• Motorist fail to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk
• Motorist fail to obey stop signs or traffic light
• Speeding
• Driver simply not paying attention
• Texting while driving(driving while distracted)
• Talking on mobile phone while driving (driving while distracted)
• Faulty traffic signal devices

In most situations, pedestrians have the right of way, unless they attempt to cross in a non-designated cross area. Children under the age of 16 are most likely to be struck by a car, while elderly victims are most likely to die as a result of the injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian deaths are the second-leading cause of motor vehicle related deaths.

As in all auto accident cases, it’s important that prompt action be taken to effectively preserve evidence, fully investigate the accident and identify witnesses.  If you or a family member is a victim of a pedestrian accident, contact Ernst & Partners, P.C. The pedestrian accident attorneys at Ernst & Partners have extensive experience handling lawsuits for clients who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents and other automobile accidents. We offer a free initial consultation, and charge no attorney’s fee until we receive compensation for your injury.