Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians: a Dangerous Kind of Florida Motor Vehicle Accident

A pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every eight minutes. This tragic and dangerous kind of Florida car accident accounts for about 5,000 deaths each year in the United States, and that number is only growing.

The majority of pedestrian accidents occur when motor vehicle operators fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. However, pedestrian accidents can happen virtually anywhere as a result of:
  • Negligent drivers
  • Speeding drivers
  • Drunk drivers
  • Reckless and distracted drivers

Because the human body is not designed to withstand impact from a motor vehicle, the majority of injuries sustained in these dangerous wrecks are severe or life threatening in nature. Common injuries suffered by pedestrians can include:
  • Broken bones
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Death

Regardless of the situation, it is important to remember that pedestrians always have the right of way, and drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians are almost always considered to be at fault. If you or someone you know has been hurt as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident, it is important that you contact a Fort Lauderdale accident attorney today.

You may be eligible for compensation to cover medical costs, and any other expenses related to your injury. To learn more about filing a suit against a negligent driver, call a Fort Lauderdale accident attorney of Chalik and Chalik today. Schedule your free consultation now by calling (888) 539-5297.



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