Pedestrian Injuries
Pedestrian Injuries
In 2015, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 5,376 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This averages to one crash-related pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Additionally, almost 129,000 pedestrians were treated in hospital emergency departments for non-fatal crash-related injuries. In fact, pedestrians make up 15% of all traffic casualties annually.
The risks for pedestrians are increased by distracted drivers or drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Distracted driving occurs when the operator of a vehicle is participating in other tasks, such as texting, eating, or speaking on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.
Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.
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In 2015, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 5,376 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. This averages to one crash-related pedestrian death every 1.6 hours. Additionally, almost 129,000 pedestrians were treated in hospital emergency departments for non-fatal crash-related injuries. In fact, pedestrians make up 15% of all traffic casualties annually.
The risks for pedestrians are increased by distracted drivers or drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Distracted driving occurs when the operator of a vehicle is participating in other tasks, such as texting, eating, or speaking on a cell phone while operating a vehicle.
Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.
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If you are a pedestrian, consider the following safety tips:
- Cross streets within the crosswalks at intersections – do not cross mid-block or between parked cars.
- Obey all traffic controls – never cross against a red light.
- Use caution – do not automatically assume that vehicle operators will obey traffic controls and stop at a red light.
If you are a pedestrian who is struck by a vehicle, call the police immediately and seek medical attention. Use a cell phone to photograph the scene including the striking vehicle and its driver. If there are any witnesses, gather their names, addresses and phone numbers.
Promptly contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. In a recent case, Liss & Marion were promptly contacted by the pedestrian’s family. Ricky Liss immediately went to the accident scene and obtained from a corner pizzeria a security camera video that showed a truck striking the client. The video evidence later proved that the truck driver was 100% at fault and had lied about how accident occurred.
If you are a pedestrian, consider the following safety tips:
- Cross streets within the crosswalks at intersections – do not cross mid-block or between parked cars.
- Obey all traffic controls – never cross against a red light.
- Use caution – do not automatically assume that vehicle operators will obey traffic controls and stop at a red light.
If you are a pedestrian who is struck by a vehicle, call the police immediately and seek medical attention. Use a cell phone to photograph the scene including the striking vehicle and its driver. If there are any witnesses, gather their names, addresses and phone numbers.
Promptly contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. In a recent case, Liss & Marion were promptly contacted by the pedestrian’s family. Ricky Liss immediately went to the accident scene and obtained from a corner pizzeria a security camera video that showed a truck striking the client. The video evidence later proved that the truck driver was 100% at fault and had lied about how accident occurred.