Pedestrian Injuries & Fatalities

Car accidents involving pedestrians lead to catastrophic injuries and death far too often. Pedestrians have little protection and less time to react to oncoming vehicles, especially in busy areas. Even a small car traveling at a low speed can cause serious or fatal injuries due to the vast size difference between a vehicle and a person on foot.

Did you or a loved one suffer injuries in a Sacramento pedestrian accident? Victims can hold careless drivers accountable for their negligence through a personal injury claim. The Sacramento pedestrian injury attorneys at Demas Law Group can help you seek money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) reports nearly 1,000 pedestrians died in motor vehicle crashes in California in a recent year, making up 17 percent of all traffic fatalities. Data shows pedestrian fatalities are rising across the state and becoming increasingly common at night, with almost half of all pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries occurring between 6 p.m. and midnight.

The greater Los Angeles area has the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. The numbers of pedestrian deaths and injuries are also high in San Diego, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Orange, Riverside, Alameda, and San Francisco counties.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in California include:

• Night driving – Pedestrians can be hard to see at night, especially if they are not wearing bright clothing or there are no streetlights. A driver may not see a pedestrian on a dark street until it is too late to avoid a collision.
  Impaired driving – Motorists under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not see a pedestrian due to blurred vision or delayed reaction times.
• Distracted driving – If a driver is talking on the phone, texting, or otherwise distracted and not watching the road, they may not see a pedestrian until it is too late.
• Speeding – Even if a driver is watching for pedestrians, speeding may prevent them from slowing down in time to avoid a crash. Speeding can also cause more severe injuries. The faster a vehicle moves, the more violent the impact will be for the pedestrian.

Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with severe injuries, including:

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If you sustained injuries in a California pedestrian accident in California, the Sacramento personal injury attorneys at Demas Law Group can help you pursue justice and maximum compensation so you can move forward in life. Contact us today for a free case review.