Tucson Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Despite the fact that law-abiding pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing a road, there are still a large number of car-pedestrian accidents that occur each year. Annually, 5,000 pedestrians are killed and over 78,000 others suffer injuries from being impacted by a motor vehicle. There are a number of causes for these incidents, but driver and pedestrian negligence are two of the leading ones.
If you have been injured in a car-pedestrian accident that was caused by another’s negligence, then you deserve to claim compensation for the pain you have suffered. The Tucson pedestrian accident lawyers of Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C. can help you learn more about your legal rights in this situation. Please call our offices today at 800-639-8460 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
Causes of Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents
There are a number of causes of pedestrian-vehicle accidents. While some may be related to improper road, vehicle, or sidewalk maintenance, a majority of these incidents are the result of pedestrian or driver negligence. The following are examples of negligent actions on the part of the driver:
- Inattentive vehicle operation
- Failure to adhere to traffic laws
- Speeding
- Failure to signal
- Driving under the influence
- Failure to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks or intersections
While driver negligence may often result in an accident involving a pedestrian, it is not the only cause of these incidents. Pedestrians have the potential to be as much at fault as a vehicle operator in these cases. Any of the following actions on behalf of the person on foot may also result in a pedestrian-vehicle accident:
- Failure to adhere to pedestrian traffic signals
- Failure to use crosswalks
- Failure to pay attention to vehicles around them (for example, darting in front of a moving vehicle)
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If you suffered an injury from a car-pedestrian accident, then you may be able to legally claim damages for your pain. Please contact the Tucson pedestrian accident lawyers of Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.L.C. today at 800-639-8460 to learn more about your legal options.