Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Washington, D.C., Maryland, & Virginia

When pedestrians are struck by vehicles the results almost always include severe injuries, extreme pain and suffering, huge medical bills, and often death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, about 5,000 pedestrians are killed and 100,000 injured each year in accidents involving motor vehicles. Pedestrian accidents do not always involve vehicles, but can instead be caused by poor property maintenance or construction areas.

Driver negligence

Driver negligence is the cause of most pedestrian accidents, but road rage and intentional assault are sometimes involved. Driver negligence can include:

• Distracted drivers
• Speeding
• Intoxicated drivers
• Failure to obey traffic signs or signals
• Failure to use turn signals
• Failure to observe crosswalks
• Failure to use appropriate caution in bad weather
• Failure to use extra care in areas where children are known to be present

Pedestrian accident where no vehicle is involved

There are thousands of non-vehicular pedestrian accidents every year. Most of these accidents are the result of poor property maintenance, some fall under the category of defective roadways. Common causes of non-vehicular pedestrian accidents include:

• Faulty sidewalks
• Faulty parking lots
• Debris
• Inadequate property maintenance
• Construction areas

Non-vehicular pedestrian accidents can be the responsibility of property owners, government entities, or third parties such as construction companies. It is necessary to determine who is responsible for the property and the conditions which caused the accident, in order to determine fault. Property owners have a responsibility to correct dangerous conditions which are under their control. Construction companies have a responsibility to keep debris out of walking areas or to use warning signs or block off an area entirely. If a government entity is responsible for your accident you will have stricter time limits and different procedures to adhere to than when suing an individual or a business.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC, please e-mail or speak to one of our skilled auto accident lawyers before you settle with an insurance company. Our pedestrian accident lawyers are committed to obtaining justice for you - the victim.

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