California Pedestrian Accident Attorney

In a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle accident, the pedestrian doesn't have much of a chance. Over 4,500 pedestrians are killed and another 60,000 are injured in pedestrian accidents every year in the United States.

Eleven percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents involve pedestrians. In excess of 175,000 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles between 1977 and 2006. The second largest category of motor vehicle deaths result from pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian is injured in an accident every 9 minutes and killed by a vehicle every 103 minutes. In a recent year, over 4,000 pedestrian died in vehicle accidents. In the same year the pedestrian death rate was 1.6 per 100,000 people.

Pedestrian accidents result in very serious injuries, including injuries to the head, torso, legs, and arms. Very serious injuries frequently result including fractured bones, spinal cord injury, paraplegia, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injury and coma.

The front of a passenger vehicle strikes most pedestrians. Depending on the shape of the vehicle structure, initially the pedestrian's body contacts the vehicle bumper and the hood. Of course, if pedestrians are struck by taller vehicles such as a truck or SUV, the initial body contacts are higher.

If you or your loved one are the victim of a pedestrian accident, you need a Southern / Northern California pedestrian accident attorney who will evaluate the facts of the case and create the best legal approach to hold the negligent parties responsible for their actions.

The pedestrian accident attorneys of Cunningham & Lansden have experience defending the rights of the pedestrians involved in accidents. Cunningham & Lansden serves clients throughout California with regional offices in Sacramento, Camarillo and Placerville. A Sacramento, Camarillo or Placerville pedestrian accident lawyer from Cunningham & Lansden can evaluate your case and provide a free consultation. Contact us for more information.

Pedestrian Accidents - Common Factors
Many common factors contribute to pedestrian accidents. The most common factor is negligence on the part of the at-fault-driver. Drivers are charged with the responsibility to follow the laws governing the operation of a motor vehicle on the highway and drive in a manner insuring the safety of those around them. Since pedestrians take greater care on roadways, driver negligence, by far, results in most pedestrian accidents.

Some common practices by negligent motorists include:
• Driver's failure to observe posted speed
• Driver's disregard for traffic control devices
• Pre-occupied drivers
• Driver's failure to yield the right of way

For a free consultation, Email or telephone Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyers Cunningham & Lansden now for a free case evaluation. We serve clients throughout the state with regional offices in Sacramento, Camarillo and Placerville. A Northern California pedestrian accident attorney will come to you if you cannot come to you.