California Pedestrian Accident Resource Center

Causes of Pedestrian AccidentsA pedestrian walking the streets of California may think they are choosing a safe mode of transportation but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that every 111 minutes a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident.
Dangerous Intersection Pedestrian AccidentsIntersections pose a considerable threat to a pedestrian. Accidents that occur at intersections account for more than 45% of all reported crashes according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Pedestrian Accident Broken Bone InjuriesWhen a pedestrian is hit by a car there are often more serious injuries sustained by the pedestrian than the vehicle occupant.
Pedestrian Accident Child VictimWalking to school and playing in neighborhood parks are a part of the childhood experience. While these activities seem safe, they unfortunately, leave young children vulnerable for a pedestrian accident related injury or wrongful death.
Pedestrian Accident FAQsFind out more about pedestrian accidents in our most commonly asked questions.
Pedestrian Accident Head InjuryFor many individuals the possibility of being injured or killed while walking is a genuine concern. Pedestrian accidents injuries totaled at over 68,000 in 2008 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Pedestrian Accident StatisticsPedestrian accidents happen nationwide, predominantly in urban areas, due to higher population density.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful DeathLosing a loved one in a pedestrian accident is devastating enough, but to learn that the accident was the result of someone else’s negligence can be incomprehensible.
Pedestrian Hit and Run AccidentAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,092 pedestrians were killed and approximately 59,000 were injured in U.S. traffic accidents.
Pedestrian Spinal Cord InjuryA person who is traveling on foot does not have the exterior protection of a car or truck to help prevent serious injury in the case of a traffic collision, which is wh ypedestrian accidents in California are so dangerous.
Pedestrian Public Transportation AccidentEach year in California, thousands of pedestrians are seriously injured or fatally wounded in accidents involving modes of public transportation, also known as common carriers.
Pedestrian Truck AccidentThe California pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger represent victims who have been hit and seriously injured by all types of trucks, including pickup trucks, tow trucks, panel trucks, platform trucks, fire trucks, motor homes, dump trucks, tanker trucks or semi-trailer trucks.

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