Understanding Pedestrian Negligence and Its Role in Accident Claims
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Hire the Top-Rated Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Kansas City
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable travelers on Kansas City roads. With no external protection, they are at the mercy of drivers, motorcyclists, and bikers as they cross streets, walk down sidewalks, and walk through parking lots. When a pedestrian obeys traffic rules and is hit by a car or other vehicle, the driver should be held responsible for compensating them for their losses.
At Foster Wallace, our pedestrian accident lawyers protect the rights of pedestrians to recover damages from negligent drivers in Kansas and Missouri. If you or your child was seriously injured or killed in a pedestrian crash, contact a Kansas City pedestrian accident lawyer for a free consultation about your case.
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Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers fights for clients who have been wronged or injured, and we have the track record to prove it. Explore our case results to learn how our dedicated personal injury lawyers can advocate for your rights and work to obtain maximum compensation.
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$1,500,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Accident in Mission, Kansas
$ 250,000
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$250,000 settlement for Cass County, Missouri wreck
Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen
Nearly 7,000 pedestrians are killed annually, and 55,000 more are injured in accidents nationwide. One in six people who die in motor vehicle crashes is a pedestrian. These are scary statistics for anyone who walks from one place to another. While pedestrians must always obey traffic laws and be alert to their surroundings, they shouldn’t be blamed if a driver’s carelessness causes injuries.
Of course, you can and should do things to protect yourself as a pedestrian, such as watching for cars, wearing light colors, and always assuming that a driver doesn’t see you. But if a negligent driver hits you, you should take steps to hold them accountable. Don’t handle the aftermath alone—speak with a Kansas City pedestrian wreck attorney about your options for holding the negligent driver accountable. Some of the most common places pedestrian crashes occur include:
Urban areas
Downtown areas where many cars meet many people are high-risk areas for pedestrian accidents. In restaurant districts, there is also an increased risk of drunk drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.
Remote crosswalks
While walkers are often hit at intersections, they are also struck in marked crossings away from major crossroads because drivers do not expect to see them.
Parking lots
With so many cars backing up and whipping into coveted spots, pedestrians are an afterthought to many drivers in parking lots. Even at low speeds, deadly pedestrian crashes can happen in an intersection.
Neighborhoods
Whether your area has sidewalks or not, people pulling into and backing out of driveways may fail to see pedestrians.
Anywhere at dusk or full dark
The chances of being hit while walking increase exponentially when visibility is low. Drivers should be extra-aware of pedestrians at night.
Anywhere in bad weather
Rain, fog, and snow make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians and make it difficult to stop in time, even if they do see you.
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Children Are at High Risk of Pedestrian Injury
Kids are almost defenseless when it comes to run-ins with cars. Their lack of awareness of the dangers of vehicles makes children particularly susceptible to being hit by cars, and their small size puts them at risk of severe and even fatal injuries. Children are most likely to be struck:
- In school zones
- Near playgrounds
- In front of their houses
- In their driveways
- In parking lots
It is everybody’s job to work together to keep children safe, and a driver might not be liable if a child darts in front of their car with no warning. However, if a driver is distracted, inattentive, or careless and hits a kid, a pedestrian crash lawyer in Kansas City can help you hold them accountable.
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If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in either Kansas or Missouri, you need to speak with an experienced Kansas City pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible.
