Pedestrian Accidents
The Gooch Firm, P.C. represents accident victims in a wide variety of personal injury claims, including those arising from pedestrian accidents. Based in Salt Lake City, we serve clients throughout Utah and Idaho, offering over a decade of experience and attentive support and guidance throughout the legal process.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Auto accidents can cause serious injuries to all involved, especially when the victim is a pedestrian. Even a minor accident could cause serious harm to a pedestrian that requires emergency medical care, leaving the victim with not only the physical and emotional trauma of the accident, but also the potentially heavy financial burden.
Drivers have a responsibility to be aware of pedestrians, yield the right-of-way in crosswalks and other designated areas, and to take reasonable steps to avoid placing pedestrians in harm's way, even when pedestrians mistakenly enter the roadway. However, pedestrians are commonly injured when drivers fail to see and stop for them. Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in cross-walks or intersections
- Attempts to pass another vehicle that has stopped for a crossing pedestrian
- Rolling through stop signs
- Running a stop sign or red light
- Making unsafe u-turns
- Speeding
- Texting, talking on the phone, or otherwise distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
When cars hit pedestrians, there is great potential for catastrophic injury, such as multiple broken bones and fractures, serious spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries. Our firm also capably handles claims involving wrongful death.
Along with driver negligence and traffic violations, dangerous sidewalks and property conditions are also common causes of pedestrian accidents in urban areas, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Boise, and Idaho Falls. As pedestrians walk down busy city streets, construction sites, slick sidewalk surfaces, and uneven pavement create numerous hazards. Pedestrians are commonly injured from falling debris, slipping and falling on oil or grease left on sidewalks, and tripping on cracked surfaces.
Seek Experienced, Supportive Representation
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, please contact The Gooch Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation. We have helped many pedestrian accident victims obtain the compensation they deserve, including the cost of ongoing rehabilitation, future lost wage reimbursement, and payment for lifetime medical costs. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not pay us until we recover for you.
