San Fernando Valley Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian is any person who is not traveling within the confines of a vehicle. Pedestrians too, like motorists, must always obey traffic laws. In fact, there are a number of precautions that have been taken to ensure that pedestrians are also safe while traveling. Accidents can still happen though. When they do, it is important to have a skilled, Chatsworth pedestrian accident lawyer on your side to help you with your case.
Pedestrians don't stand much of a chance in an impact with an automobile, motorcycle, bus, or any other motorized conveyance. Crosswalks, bridges, and overpasses are all measures that have been put into place in order to help protect pedestrians. Traffic signals help warn motorists that pedestrians are crossing, and pedestrians are always given the right of way when crossing the path of a vehicle. However, negligent drivers can easily break traffic rules, thus potentially injuring an innocent pedestrian in the process.
Pedestrians can become accident victims for different reasons. In some cases, drivers responsible for pedestrian accidents have simply been negligent in their driving practice, refusing to adhere to the rules of the road. In other cases, dangerous road conditions may have come into play. Specifically, if traffic signage is old, faded, covered with graffiti, or obscured by trees or other plants, then motorists are not able follow the rules posted by the sign, thus creating a dangerous situation where a pedestrian can be injured. Extreme weather conditions, where visibility is far from ideal, can also play a factor in pedestrian accidents. When a motorist drives recklessly in poor weather conditions, that motorist is negligible for any and all damage that he or she causes, including damage done in pedestrian accidents.
In 2005, The National Safety Council (NSC) reported 6,074 pedestrian deaths involving a motor vehicle. Though these deaths all occurred in different ways, negligence undoubtedly played a significant factor in the majority of them. If you or a loved on has been involved in a Northridge pedestrian accident, please don't hesitate to contact the attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm Our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers will get you the compensation you rightfully deserve.