Each year, there is approximately sixty-thousand pedestrian fatalities in the United States alone. Most of the fatalities are caused by the inattentiveness and carelessness of drivers. Pedestrians are very much exposed to serious injuries when struck by a moving vehicle. In fact, even fairly slow moving vehicles can cause a pedestrian injury upon a person crossing the street.
The following represents pedestrian accident statistics for the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Association and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Pedestrian fatalities account for 11 percent of motor vehicle fatalities.
Over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed in motor vehicle accidents between 1975 and 2005
Pedestrians comprise the second largest category of motor vehicle accident deaths following occupant deaths.
On average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes.
On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every 111 minutes.
In 2005 a total of 4,881 pedestrian were killed in motor vehicle accidents.
In 2005, the per capita pedestrian death rate was 1.6 per 100,000 people.
In case you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian and you feel that injuries were suffered due to another road user's negligence, it is important to consult legal help. We will work to maximize the amount of financial compensation you receive. We are skilled trial attorneys whose reputation for success at trial often encourages opponents to agree to an early and reasonable settlement. However, if the other side refuses to be reasonable, we are fully prepared to argue your case in front of a judge and jury.
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