U.S. pedestrian deaths continue to soar in the United States. It reached its highest number in 30 years in 2018.
[LOS ANGELES, 04/26/2019] – The roads aren’t kind to pedestrians. As such, LA Car Accident Lawyers helps injured parties involved in pedestrian accidents get the compensation they need. U.S. pedestrian deaths reached their highest number in three decades last year, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) called “Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State.” The preliminary data showed that an estimate of 6,227 pedestrians died from motor vehicle crashes in 2018. The GHSA says that this continues the upward trend of pedestrian fatalities since 2009.
Because of the dangers that pedestrians face on the road all the time, LA Car Accident Lawyers assists those involved in accidents get the compensation they deserve through filing pedestrian accident claims.
Pedestrian Accidents and Fatalities, A Problem in California
The GHSA report also showed that there were 2.43 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people in California in 2016, which is higher than the U.S. average of 1.92. The state also has three counties with the largest numbers of pedestrian fatalities. Los Angeles had the highest number of pedestrian deaths among all counties in the U.S., with 265. Its neighboring towns of San Diego and Orange County had 71 and 63 pedestrian fatalities.
File Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2017 data showed that over 47% of pedestrian accident deaths were linked to alcohol. Most of these instances, however, involved drunk pedestrians. Only 17% of these crashes had drivers with alcohol levels over the legal limit. However, LA Car Accident Lawyers says that injured parties involved in a pedestrian accident can seek compensation, even if they’re partially at fault.
When it comes to filing a pedestrian accident claim, it’s important to be assisted by an experienced attorney. LA Car Accident Lawyers recommends filing negligence claims against reckless drivers. And in case of severe damage and injuries, it suggests negotiating a settlement to avoid going to court. The firm exhausts all its resources to build a strong case. It also works on a contingency basis, so customers only have to pay when they win.
About LA Car Accident Lawyers
LA Car Accident Lawyers is a team of dedicated lawyers who believe that motorists and pedestrians alike should be compensated for damages caused by other people’s negligence. Its lawyers take the best interests of its clients first. The firm is always ready to give the best representation and treatment for anyone who needs help.
To know more about LA Car Accident Lawyers and its services, visit https://www.lacaraccidentlawyers.com/.