Pedestrian Accidents

Everyone is at risk for pedestrian accidents.  Yet some groups of people are more likely to be injured or killed than others.  Elderly people who may not have the ability to get across the street before the traffic light changes are at highest risk for pedestrian accidents.  Children are close behind.

Pedestrian accidents can be caused by a wide range of factors, from improperly designed intersections to inattentive driving.

Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:

• Driver inattentiveness:  Speaking on a cell phone, texting, eating or drinking while driving, changing the radio station, programming a GPS, putting on makeup and many other activities can distract a driver and cause accidents.

• Driver confusion:  In Seattle, many drivers are unfamiliar with the city's roads and one-way streets. When drivers are trying to read a map or street signs, they can overlook pedestrians and cause serious accidents.

• Aggressive driving:  Violating traffic signals and signs, right-of-way violations, incidents of road rage, improper turning and unsafe speeds are among the top causes of pedestrian accidents.

• Dangerous intersections:  The design of the intersection itself can cause or contribute to an accident.

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident or if someone you love was injured or killed in a pedestrian/auto or bicycle/auto accident, please contact the Law Offices of Michael L. Jacobs for a free consultation and case evaluation.