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Nov 30, 2022 - Car Accidents, Personal Injury by Cross & Smith
Car accidents are a regular occurrence on Alabama roadways. While some cause major injuries to drivers and passengers, many are just fender benders and the occupants of the vehicle are not harmed. Typically this is because cars are designed to withstand the impact of the crash. Airbags deploy and the occupants are spared the extensive injuries they would have otherwise incurred. But what about car accidents that involve pedestrians, not other cars?
Car accidents involving pedestrians are on the rise in Alabama, and they are significantly more dangerous than accidents involving two motor vehicles. Our Tuscaloosa car accident attorney discusses why.
The main reason pedestrian accidents often end in significant injury or death is that the pedestrian has no protection from injury while the driver of the car is surrounded by a steel machine designed to protect them. These accidents also often tend to be catastrophic due to speeding. The faster the car that hits them is traveling, the more devastating the injuries.
Fortunately, there are steps pedestrians and drivers can take to prevent these horrible accidents from occurring. Our Tuscaloosa car accident attorney explains this below.
Pedestrians need to be proactive to prevent being involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Following are tips all pedestrians should adhere to:
Drivers should take precautions to ensure they are not involved in an accident with a pedestrian. Drivers should take note of these tips:
If you have been injured in a car accident, a Tuscaloosa car accident attorney at our firm can help. We are experienced attorneys that will vigorously advocate on your behalf. Contact us today.
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