Over 100,000 serious pedestrian accidents occur every year in the United States, with an alarmingly high 50% fatality rate. Sadly enough, many of these severe injuries and fatalities involve children and senior citizens. Why is this number so high, and what can we do to save more lives? At Jim Leach Attorneys at Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys take every opportunity to send a message to our West Virginia communities demanding safer standards by punishing those who harm or kill others with their recklessness.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
There are many causes of pedestrian accidents, and while some cases of injury result from an error on the part of the pedestrian, the majority of pedestrian accidents occur because of a careless or negligent act by a driver. Examples of reckless driving that can lead to pedestrian accidents include:
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Preoccupation with devices such as cell phones, iPods, or the radio
- Failure to acknowledge stop signs or traffic lights
- Failure to stop at school crosswalks
- Not paying careful attention on the road.
Get Answers About Your Pedestrian Accident Case
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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Parkersburg
Jim Leach is an experienced trial attorney who continues to serve his West Virginia clients with very high standards and truly personalized legal guidance. He has a thorough understanding of the processes used by insurance companies to determine the settlement value of your case. Mr. Leach and his associates offer clients the unique benefit of an advanced case management system that helps with the collection of important information required to defend your claim for fair compensation.
For additional information, please read our Pedestrian Accident Questions page.
If you or a loved one has been severely injured in a pedestrian accident, you can talk to our experienced personal injury lawyers for strategic legal advice regarding how to proceed with your claim.
Please contact our West Virginia accident lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation. We represent pedestrian accident victims throughout West Virginia and Southern Ohio including the following communities:
- Parkersburg
- Belpre
- Morgantown
- Charleston
- Huntington
- Wheeling
- Athens