West Palm Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Seeking Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Injuries

While all drivers are legally required to exercise care behind the wheel, we often represent accident victims who have been seriously injured by drivers who have violated this duty of care. Sadly, while collisions between vehicles and pedestrians are often the drivers’ fault, it is typically the pedestrians who suffer the consequences. Common mistakes that lead to pedestrian accidents include things like:

• Failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
• Turning left or right into pedestrians in intersection crosswalks
• Running into pedestrians who are walking or running on the side of the road

In West Palm Beach, our weather allows us to walk and run outside all year. However, despite the number of pedestrians in our area, it is clear that many drivers still aren’t watching for pedestrians on or near the road.

Distractions and Alcohol Present Major Risks for Pedestrians

While many issues can lead to drivers injuring and killing pedestrians, two of the most significant problems are distracted and drunk driving. Today, drivers are talking on the phone, texting, reading GPS directions, setting playlists, and even taking photos behind the wheel. In West Palm Beach and other areas throughout Palm Beach County, especially at night and on weekends, alcohol-impaired drivers are also a significant concern for pedestrians.

Between mobile devices and in-car technology, drivers have plenty to keep them occupied without looking at the road. Locals and vacationers alike often see drivers looking down toward their laps or at their center consoles instead of focusing on their surroundings. We all know how dangerous it is to drive drunk. But, studies have shown that it can be more dangerous to be distracted behind the wheel.