Many Pedestrian Accidents, sometimes called Crosswalk Accidents, occur when a negligent motor vehicle driver fails to yield or fails observe the pedestrian’s right of way at crosswalks, stop signs, or stoplights.  Speeding and driving under the influence can also contribute to Pedestrian Accidents. Pedestrian Accidents nearly always result in serious injury, and the fatality rate is high due to the fragility of the human body in comparison to a motor vehicle.  Children and the elderly are the most common victims of Pedestrian Accidents. One important factor in Pedestrian Accident cases is comparative negligence, or the degree to which the injured party is responsible for the accident. For example, if the injured party crossed the street when the sign said “Don’t Cross,” he or she will have a high degree of comparative negligence.  

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• Pedestrian Accident Information · An overview of Pedestrian Accidents, including a list an explanation of the common causes of Pedestrian Accidents, an overview of how to determine fault or liability in accidents involving pedestrians, and a guide to the statute of limitations for Pedestrian Accidents.

• Abad v Gagliardi · This case arises from a collision between a vehicle driven by defendant, Ilene B. Gagliardi, and plaintiff, a pedestrian who was crossing the street.
• Brown v Williams · Plaintiff, a pedestrian wholly innocent of fault, was injured on September 10, 2003,* when a parked car backed into her as she was crossing a street at an intersection in Paterson. Defendant Fannie Y. Williams owned the vehicle; defendant Stanley Williams was driving it.

• Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Program · The Bicycle & Pedestrian Program of the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human and Natural Environment promotes bicycle and pedestrian transportation use, safety, and accessibility.
• Pedestrian Safety-FHWA · This site is designed to make it easier for the pedestrian safety practitioner and advocate to locate and acquire the most appropriate resources to meet their particular planning, design, and operation needs for pedestrian facilities.