Southern California Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether they’re trying to go green or just lead a more active lifestyle, an increasing number of Americans are trading their cars for street shoes and taking to the streets—on foot. While we all do our best to be safe while we’re out and about, sometimes our best efforts are not enough.

Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, whether you’re jogging, window shopping or picking your child up from the bus stop. And most of the time, pedestrian accidents are the fault of negligent or reckless automobile drivers.

Since the human body is not designed to sustain the impact from being struck by a moving vehicle, pedestrian accidents usually result in very serious injury or death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 4,378 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2008; an additional 69,000 were injured.  Common injuries reported among victims of pedestrian accidents include things like traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, broken bones and other injuries that can severely impact a person’s quality of life.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, it is imperative to contact a California automobile accident attorney with experience representing pedestrians in auto accidents as soon as possible. An attorney can explain your rights, protect your interests, seek justice on your behalf and fight for the compensation you need and deserve after being seriously injured in a pedestrian accident.

Call 877-742-5290 for a CONFIDENTIAL CASE REVIEW or free consultation with one of our Southern California auto accident lawyers today!