What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents can be caused by a wide range of factors, from improperly designed intersections to inattentive driving. Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Driver inattentiveness: Speaking on a cell phone, texting, eating or drinking while driving, changing the radio station, programming a GPS, putting on makeup and many other activities can distract a driver and cause accidents.
- Driver confusion: In San Francisco, many drivers are unfamiliar with the Cities roads and one-way streets. When drivers are trying to read a map or street signs, they can overlook pedestrians and cause serious accidents.
- Aggressive driving: Violating traffic signals and signs, right-of-way violations, incidents of road rage, improper turning and unsafe speeds are among the top causes of pedestrian accidents.
- Dangerous intersections: Sometimes the design of the intersection itself causes or contributes to the accident.
A study by the Municipal Transportation Agency found that the most common maneuvers drivers performed immediately before a pedestrian accident were:
- Making a left turn
- Making a right turn
- Backing up
- Making a U turn
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident of any kind, it is important to consult an experienced attorney about your legal rights and options. Contact the attorneys of Matiasic Roth & Johnson for a free consultation and case evaluation. Call us toll free: 866-446-4046.
From our offices in San Francisco and Century City, California, our lawyers have recovered significant amounts of financial compensation for clients injured in pedestrian accidents.
