Every year about 5,000 pedestrians are killed and approximately 4,000 are injured in the United States. Pedestrian accidents are generally higher in populous areas, crowded street and urban communities such as Birmingham and Anniston.

Crosswalks and pedestrian-friendly zones are intended to provide safe areas for pedestrians to cross. But when a negligent drive fails to slow down at a cross walk and strikes a pedestrian,  with a vehicle, the pedestrian's life is changed forever.

Injuries Sustained From Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents can have catastrophic affects and cause bodily injuries such as:

• Amputation
• Coma
• Death
• Fractured Bones
• Paralysis
• Spinal Cord Injuries

Most pedestrian injuries are sustained from contact with a front of a motor vehicle.  The age and height of the pedestrian-along with the make and model of the vehicle-often determines where the injury will result. For example, if a young child is struck by a car, the front edge will most likely strike the child’s torso while the car bumper will most likely strike the thigh. For an adult male, the front edge of the car will most like strike the thigh with the bumper striking around the knee.

Quality Representation

If you have sustained an injury in a crosswalk or where struck by a car or commercial vehicle it is in your best interest to speak with the Personal Injury Attorneys at Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP. Insurance companies are quick to settle cases and often fail to allow you proper recovery time. You need an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure you receive maximum compensation for the injury you have sustained.

Contact Us

For a free case evaluation, contact the Alabama Personal Injury Attorneys today at 205-324-1212 or email us online.