San Francisco County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
San Francisco County Pedestrian Accidents
With the increase in traffic volume and the large number of pedestrians in San Francisco County, the chances of a pedestrian accident occurring has risen. The safety of pedestrians is a shared responsibility. A pedestrian and a motorist must obey traffic laws in order to prevent a pedestrian accident. Unfortunately, many motorists disregard their duty to ensure the safety of pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in the U.S., on average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every eight minutes and is killed in an accident every 120 minutes.
The San Francisco County pedestrian injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger handle only the most serious pedestrian accident injury and wrongful death cases. Because we focus on only a few cases at a time, we are able to devote our time and attention to the important details of each case. We believe with the right preparation, we can achieve the right results, which is maximum recovery for our clients’ pedestrian accident injuries or wrongful death.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
In 2008, according to a study conducted by the NHTSA, there were more than 4,000 pedestrian deaths and more than 68,000 injuries in pedestrian accidents. California had more pedestrian fatalities (approximately 600) than any other state in the country. The NHTSA’s findings show that children and the elderly are most at risk for being killed in a pedestrian accident. Elderly pedestrians accounted for 18 percent of all pedestrian fatalities and children under the age of five accounted for 23 percent of fatalities. Seventy percent of pedestrians killed were males, which was more than double the rate of female victims. The majority of pedestrian accident fatalities took place in an urban area (72 percent) and at night (70 percent). Alcohol involvement was reported in 48 percent of accidents that resulted in a pedestrian fatality.
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
When involved in an accident with a car, pedestrians are more likely to suffer a devastating injury than the occupants of the vehicle that hit them. There is nothing to protect a pedestrian from the impact of a car, especially if the driver is speeding, which increases the force of the impact. Limb injuries are common in a pedestrian accident. Legs, arms, hands and feet can be broken or completely severed. Head injuries can result in severe brain damage, facial disfigurement and concussions. Spinal cord injuries can cause complete or partial loss of movement for the victim. Burn injuries often put the victim at high risk of infection and may leave permanent scarring, once healed. Cuts, scrapes, bruises, and lacerations are also common pedestrian accident injuries.
Pursuing Justice in a San Francisco County Pedestrian Accident
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a pedestrian accident, contact a San Francisco County personal injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger. Our law firm has represented pedestrians injured in accidents involving:
- Passenger vehicles
- Trucks
- SUVs
- Trolleys
- Trains
- Buses
- Trams
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Bicycles
- Big Rigs (18 Wheeler).
Our personal injury lawyers will fight to protect you against insurance companies and defense lawyers who may try to deny you full and fair compensation for your injuries. With a proper investigation of the accident scene and consultations with experts in pedestrian accidents, our San Francisco County pedestrian accident lawyers can help prove liability and obtain compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Call (415) 877-1334 to speak with a San Francisco County traffic accident lawyer. There is no obligation or fee to discuss your case with an attorney.