Pedestrian accidents tend to happen in areas where motor vehicles are present. However, the vehicle does not need to be moving at a high rate of speed for a pedestrian to suffer one or more serious injuries in the accident. Some pedestrian accidents occur at traffic intersections, even when there is a crosswalk present, and the pedestrian is lawfully present in the crosswalk. The distracted driver can fail to even notice the pedestrian’s presence in the crosswalk.
Pedestrian accidents are also common in parking lots and parking garages, especially those with low visibility. Drivers sometimes fail to use their rearview and side-view mirrors when backing out of parking spaces. When they fail to do this, they can negligently back into a pedestrian behind the vehicle.
It is also not unheard of for pedestrian accidents to occur on sidewalks where the pedestrian is walking. The distracted driver can negligently cause their vehicle to jump the curb and strike the pedestrian, leaving the victim severely injured.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident that occurred in one of these locations, the skilled Gwinnett County pedestrian accident attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with your case and help you take the necessary legal action to pursue monetary compensation and damages for your injuries.
