Kern County Pedestrian Injury Attorneys
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Kern County, CA
Statistics show that children and the elderly are most at risk for pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents are most frequent in urban and suburban areas where pedestrians and drivers share streets, but can occur anywhere an inattentive driver fails to respect a pedestrian’s right of way. If you have lost a loved one or have been injured in a Kern County pedestrian accident, consult a pedestrian accident attorney regarding your eligibility to pursue a personal injury claim.
Dangers of Pedestrian Accidents
The most frequently cited cause of a pedestrian accident is improper crossing of roadway or intersection. Other common causes include:
- Failure to yield right of way to pedestrian
- Failure to recognize the pedestrian
- Failure to obey traffic signs, signals, or offier
- Inattentive driving (talking, eating, texting, etc.)
While many pedestrian accidents involve a car striking a pedestrian, motorcycles and bicycles are also dangerous vehicles that can cause serious injury.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 4,092 pedestrian deaths and approximately 59,000 pedestrian injuries in 2009. California was ranked amongst the top four states with the most pedestrian fatalities. Although pedestrian accidents have been experiencing a downward trend, hundreds of devastating pedestrian accidents occurs across California, including Kern County. The California Highway Patrol reported, as a result of pedestrian/auto accidents, 561 fatalities and 11,764 injures occurred in 2009.
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Unlike motorists who have a steel frame, airbags, and seatbelts protecting them, and even bicyclists who at least have helmets, pedestrians have no protective barrier between them and the road. Consequently, many accidents result in serious injuries like:
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractures
- Paralysis
- Internal organ injury
- Blunt force trauma
Your Rightful Compensation
Because many of the injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident require a costly and lengthy recovery, it is important to recover your rightful compensation. Many of these injuries can lead to complications, disabilities, or other damages in the future; recovering the maximum compensation is essential to ensuring a full and fair compensation.
Experienced Kern County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
The quality and skill of your pedestrian accident attorney will determine the amount of your compensation. When damages are high, as is the case with many pedestrian accidents, it is essential to entrust your case to a trial lawyer who will be committed to your fair compensation. At Estey Bomberger, our Kern County pedestrian accident lawyers are dedicated to recovering six, seven, and even eight figure damages on behalf of clients who have been seriously injured in accidents caused by negligence. Settling quickly is never on our agenda, we will pursue your rightful compensation no matter how long the negotiation process or trial.