Sadly, cars crash into people on foot for many reasons. If you suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, you deserve help regardless of why your accident occurred, because you could be facing a lengthy and painful recuperation.
While you fight to recover physically and emotionally from your injuries, Your Damage Lawyer can help you fight for your financial recovery. Our firm’s skilled attorneys have successfully assisted other local residents who suffered harm in similar mishaps. We can utilize our knowledge of the common causes of pedestrian accidents in Boca Raton to assist in building your case. We care about the community and want to help you get the financial security you deserve.
The most common reason a motorist strikes a person on foot in Boca Raton is that the motorist didn’t see the pedestrian until it was too late. While it’s true that people are considerably harder to spot than cars, that doesn’t excuse a motorist’s negligence. Most times, when a motorist causes an accident because they didn’t see a pedestrian, the accident could have been avoided if the motorist had followed the rules of the road and acted responsibly and reasonably.
If a motorist isn’t paying full attention to what they are doing, they could easily miss the sight of a pedestrian in a crosswalk. If a motorist looks down to change the radio station or glance at a text, they might not notice that they veered out of their lane or even off the road onto a sidewalk and into pedestrians’ paths. Distracted motorists can drive right through an intersection without even noticing a red light or walk sign.
When a motorist is driving too fast, they can become reckless. They might not be able to control their vehicle and could veer into a pedestrian. When someone is driving too fast, they are often unable to stop in time to prevent a collision.
Drunk drivers lack the judgment to recognize dangers. They also lack the motor skills to maintain safe control of their vehicles. A driver who is overly fatigued might struggle with the same impaired driving abilities as a drunk driver.
Our hardworking attorneys can search for evidence proving that the actions or behaviors of the driver who hit you were the cause of your crash.
While negligent drivers typically are to blame for causing pedestrian accidents in Boca Raton, motorists who drive responsibly occasionally strike people on foot for various reasons.
If a car’s brakes or steering mechanism malfunctions, a driver could lose control of their vehicle and strike a pedestrian. Our skilled lawyers can review why a car malfunctioned. If we determine that it was inherently defective, you could potentially bring a claim against the vehicle’s manufacturer. If we determine that a mechanic made a faulty repair, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the repair shop.
Some pedestrian accidents occur because drivers are confused about road signs, roadways, or detours. Our attorneys can review the evidence in your case and visit the accident scene to determine if the city may be held responsible for the crash due to these roadway issues.
If the motorist who struck you was a commercial driver, you might be able to sue their employer, provided the motorist was driving as part of their work duties.
Our attorneys can help you build robust claims against all responsible parties.
Pedestrian accidents often have life-altering consequences. If you suffered injuries in this type of collision, you need lawyers who know how to investigate and will fight to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions.
Our attorneys understand the common causes of pedestrian accidents in Boca Raton and can use this knowledge to help you seek fair compensation. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
