Partner with the Best Pedestrian Injury Accident Law Firm
Were one or both parties distracted during the time of the accident? Was it a hit-and-run? For these questions and more, you need a knowledgeable pedestrian injury accident law firm like Avrek Law to help you properly proceed.
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What to Do After a San Jose Pedestrian Accident
According to the Center for Disease Control, one in six people who died in car crashes in 2020 were pedestrians. Walkers in developed cities with nice weather like San Jose are especially prone to being in an accident. In case of a San Jose pedestrian accident, it's important to know what to do and who to contact.
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What Happens if a Pedestrian Caused an Accident?
The old adage of “pedestrians have the right of way” is true in most cases, but not in all cases. Just as cars have to obey the rules and laws of the road, pedestrians have their own set of rules and laws to follow.
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Can I Sue a Hit and Run Driver?
When walking across busy streets, pedestrians' attention to cars naturally increases. However, attention spans sometimes lapse and guards are let down — even if only for a split second — and a collision happens.
If a Car Hits a Pedestrian Who is at Fault?
Pedestrian accident settlements can be complicated affairs, especially when it is not entirely clear who is at fault for the accident. Was the pedestrian jaywalking? Was the driver or the pedestrian intoxicated? Were any of the parties involved distracted at the time of the accident? Perhaps they were texting or interacting with their phone, or the driver of the car was dealing with one of the many common causes of distracted driving.
What Are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in LA?
Los Angeles spans 503 square miles and has different levels of pedestrian accessibility throughout. Some areas, like Venice or Sunset Boulevard, are very walkable, while other areas are on top of hills or surrounded by freeways. The reality is that auto accessibility is prioritized over pedestrian access throughout much of the city.
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The 5 Most Common Pedestrian Accidents
Now that the weather is warmer, more people are on the streets. Walking may be a wiser and healthier option, but it is not always the safest. Seventy thousand pedestrians are injured – and more than 4,000 die in car accidents each year. While this is only a part of car accident deaths, it is...
Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way When Jaywalking?
Whenever there’s a traffic accident between a pedestrian and a vehicle, the pedestrian will almost always be the one that is most at risk of serious injury or death. Because of this, it’s common to assume that the driver of the vehicle is always at fault for the accident, but this isn’t always the case - especially if the pedestrian was jaywalking or violating some other traffic rule.
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Dangerous Places in Los Angeles For Drivers and Pedestrians
According to an analysis conducted by the Los Angeles Times, the busiest areas of the metro area are also the most dangerous places in Los Angeles for drivers and pedestrians. Driver and Pedestrian-involved accidents occur in less than 1% of the intersections of the city, and these dangerous crossings, in which a large number of accidents occur, are in the busiest areas of Los Angeles.
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