Oxnard Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Representing Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

As Americans try to get healthier, more are choosing to walk or ride bicycles to their local stores in favor of using their cars. A stroll through your beautiful California neighborhood can be a pleasant alternative to the hassle of finding a parking space when running errands.

One unfortunate consequence of this otherwise great trend is that people are more and more likely to be hit by cars or other motor vehicles while out and about. The human body is an incredible thing, but it simply isn’t designed to handle the kind of forces involved in a collision with a car, truck or motorcycle.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The injuries that are caused by these accidents can be devastating and unfortunately, sometimes they can even be fatal. According to the CDC, 5,977 people throughout the United States were killed in pedestrian accidents in 2017, and approximately 137,000 pedestrian accident victims were treated in emergency departments for non-fatal injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident involving a motor vehicle, contact one of our attorneys at Schurmer Reese Davies.

What Are the Most Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries?

With over twenty years of experience in personal injury law, our attorneys understand motor vehicle v. pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents often involve serious physical injuries including:

We pride ourselves on our ability to help our clients understand not only the legal ramifications of their injuries, but also provide guidance as to how they can find the best medical professionals to help them recover from their injuries and get back to living their lives.

Motor Vehicle v. Pedestrian Accidents Happen Every Day

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of the 37,133 people killed in traffic crashes in 2017, 16% of those fatalities were pedestrians. Many people think that accidents are more likely to occur when the weather is bad, but almost ninety percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred while the weather outside was normal.

Tips for Drivers to Reduce Pedestrian Accidents

Reducing the number of pedestrian accidents is something everyone can do. We encourage all drivers to follow the tips below to reduce their chances of being involved in vehicle pedestrian accident:

• Always obey traffic signals and stop completely at limit lines
• Look both ways before entering intersections
• Always slowdown in residential neighborhoods
• Keep your lights on during the day because it makes you easier to see
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Always keep their eyes on the road
• Keep their car’s mirrors well adjusted
• Maintain their car’s brakes