On December 26, 2019, two pedestrians were struck and injured by a vehicle in Millbrook, Alabama. They are currently recuperating in a Montgomery hospital. According to the police chief, an 18-year old was driving the car and dropped her beverage cup on the car floor. When she attempted to retrieve the cup, the driver’s side of the rear quarter panel hit both the pedestrians on Kensley Lane. The two pedestrians were a 61-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man.
Pedestrians are always at a
high risk of getting injured, and like any other accident, such collisions
often lead to life-threatening consequences. If you get injured in a pedestrian
accident or your loved one has become a victim of wrongful death, contact our personal injury lawyers in Montgomery.
In this post, Montgomery personal injury lawyers attempt to explain your
concerns and ensure you get the compensation you deserve:
Can Pedestrians Avoid Collisions
With Vehicles?
Thousands of pedestrians are
injured and killed, each year. Some safety tips that pedestrians need to adopt,
include:
- Avoid distractions while on the road
- Try to make eye contact with the drivers before crossing the road
- Always look on both sides before crossing a street
- Ensure they are clearly visible to drivers while navigating traffic
- Cross streets only at intersections or crosswalks
Causes of Accidents
Motor vehicle drivers also
share an equal responsibility to prevent deadly collisions with pedestrians.
Some of the common causes of accidents include:
- Distracted driving: Driving when distracted is one of the leading causes of accidents. Motorists should avoid talking on their phones, grooming, eating, chatting with passengers, or texting, while driving.
- Fatigue and drowsy driving: Falling asleep behind the wheel is one of the significant problems that most drivers face. When they are tired, overworked, or stressed, they pay less attention to their surroundings and may cause fatal collisions.
- Aggressive and impatient driving: When a driver is impatient or aggressive, he may fail to yield right of way to a pedestrian and instead hit him. At times aggressive driving may also result in a driver not immediately noticing pedestrians trying to navigate the street and may end up colliding with them.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrians do not wear any
protective gear. During a motor vehicle accident, unfortunately, their bodies
take the full impact of the collision. When motorists over-speed, the chances
of traumatic injuries to pedestrians increase. Some collisions may lead to a
life-threatening injury to a pedestrian, one that prevents them from carrying
out daily activities.
Here are some of the common
injuries that pedestrians suffer during accidents:
- Head injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal bleeding
- Neck and shoulder injuries
File an Accident Claim
Accidents often lead to
physical, emotional, and financial losses, which is why accident claims are filed
by victims. The motor vehicle driver who caused the accident may be liable for
all the medical bills, loss of wages, and other damages suffered by the victim,
in this case the pedestrian. To obtain favorable compensation and to discuss
your legal rights, get in touch with our Montgomery personal injury lawyers. We work with a core team of administrative
assistants who can help you get compensated for all the losses caused to you by
a negligent driver.
For further queries, call us
at 334-777-6226.
