Every year over 100,000 pedestrians are either injured or killed by a motor vehicle. Pedestrians should not have to fear for their safety every time they walk outside. It is important to remember that pedestrians have the right to travel in intersections and on sidewalks, just as much as motor vehicles have the right to drive on the roads.

A pedestrian accident occurs when a moving vehicle strikes a person walking on foot, skating, or riding a bicycle. Most pedestrian accidents occur for a number of reasons including reckless driving, failure to adhere to traffic signals, speeding, driving under the influence, negligence, and distracted drivers.

Because pedestrians are completely unprotected when they are struck by a moving vehicle, they typically sustain very serious, life-threatening injuries, such as internal bleeding, paralysis, head trauma, broken or fractured bones, spinal cord injures, neck and back injuries, emotional distress, and even death. If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, it is vital that you contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. At the Sherman Law Firm, our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys work relentlessly to ensure every client receives the legal justice they deserve.