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Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Pedestrian Accidents

The idea of a pedestrian accident is frightening because you are unprotected and extremely vulnerable to the size and speed of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is more protected than you are. The personal injury attorneys at The Falvello Law Firm in the Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania, are experienced in helping you financially recover after being involved in a pedestrian accident.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

One main cause of pedestrian accidents is pedestrian error. This includes things such as:

• Darting into traffic (either children or their rescuing parents)
• Ignoring pedestrian traffic signals
• Jaywalking
• Walking on the side of a road marked No Pedestrians

Even though the pedestrian may have have some responsibility for the cause of such accidents, the pedestrian often times has the right of way, so the driver of the vehicle accident may also be responsible.

Another cause of pedestrian accidents is vehicle driver error. This includes:

• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Ignoring a crosswalk or other pedestrian rights-of-way
• Ignoring school bus stopping laws
• Ignoring traffic signals
• Not paying attention to pedestrians
• Speeding

Pedestrian accidents can often result in catastrophic injuries to the pedestrian, so it is imperative that drivers and pedestrians alike do all they can to avoid these types of accidents.

Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Since pedestrians have virtually no chance against a vehicle that hits them, they often sustain serious injuries such as:

• Emotional or mental scars from the experience
• Fractured or broken bones
• Head injuries
• Scars or other disfiguring changes to their bodies
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Wrongful death

Pedestrian Accident Liability

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident with a vehicle, there are several potentially liable parties including:

• The maintenance company that is responsible for the parking lot, sidewalk, or street on which the accident occurred
• The pedestrian (Note that even though pedestrians often times have the right of way, if they were acting in a reckless manner they may be considered liable.)
• The vehicles driver

Pedestrian Accident FAQ

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, the personal injury attorneys at The Falvello Law Firm in the Berwick area of Pennsylvania would like to help you. Just email us and we will be happy to discuss your case. We offer a no obligation, free initial consultation with one of our lawyers to see what legal recourse you have to help you with your injuries. We work on a contingency basis, which means you dont pay anything until we settle your case. The Falvello Law Firm serves clients in Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.