Pedestrians Hit by Cars

Each day, pedestrians are in direct contact with cars when they walk in roads, cross streets or go in and out of parking lots.  There are a staggering amount of pedestrians and car drivers using California streets at any given time, which is probably why so many pedestrian accidents occur annually.  The reality is that every day, thousands of pedestrians are injured, and in some cases killed, after being struck by cars.

Pedestrian/Car Accident Statistics

In the United States, countless pedestrians are hit by cars every year.  Below are a few statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHSTA) that are related to pedestrian/car accidents:

-          5,000 pedestrians are killed in the U.S. each year after being hit by motor vehicles, like cars

-          Over 64,000 pedestrians are injured after being involved in collisions with motor vehicles

-          Pedestrian deaths account for 11% of all traffic related fatalities in the United States

-          69% of pedestrian fatality victims happen to be male and a great percentage are young children

-          Every 8 minutes, a pedestrian is injured after being hit by a car in the U.S.

Pedestrians Need Protection after Car Accidents

Once a pedestrian has been hit by a car and has sustained a serious injury, he/she will need legal protection for numerous reasons.  First, pedestrian accidents are quite costly.  When you consider the medical expenses and money lost from having to take time off from work, it is easy to see why these accidents result in accumulated expenses.  Second, if pedestrians wish to file a lawsuit to collect compensation for the financial hardships they have incurred, they will need a lawyer on their sides who can safeguard their rights and protect their best interests, like Attorney Mark Bush.  For years, Attorney Bush has been protecting pedestrians from the after-effects of car accidents in California.

Imperial Valley Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Attorney Mark Bush represents victims of pedestrian accidents in the Imperial Valley, including El Centro, Imperial, Calexico, Brawley, Calipatria and Heber.  If you have been injured during a pedestrian accident, contact Attorney Mark Bush today!