Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

A pedestrian accident may be caused by any of the following factors:

• Driver failing to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk
• Driver failing to stop before turning right at a red light
• Driver running red lights
• Driver exceeding the speed limit
• Driver failing to slow down in a construction zone
• Driver talking on a cell phone
• Driver opening a vehicle door in front of oncoming joggers or pedestrians
• Driver operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Motor vehicle leaving the roadway and mounting the sidewalk or shoulder
• Speeding police and emergency vehicles
• Malfunctioning equipment on motor vehicles causing brake failure, loss of steering control, or tire blowouts
• Debris from construction site falling onto street
• Defective sidewalks or walkways

Pedestrian Accidents - Pedestrian Accident Information

• Statute of Limitations
• Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
• Determining Fault or Negligence
• Understanding Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents Resource Center

• 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.

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