According to The National Center for Statistics and Analysis, in 2001 78,000 pedestrians were injured in motor vehicle accidents in the United States while 4,882 others were killed. In Pennsylvania that same year, 188 pedestrians died in traffic accidents—making up about 12% of the state’s motor vehicle-related deaths.

The Philadelphia-based lawyers of Reiff & Bily have the training, education, and experience required to successfully represent adults, seniors, and children who have been injured in Pennsylvania pedestrian accidents. If you are a pedestrian accident victim, it is imperative that you retain the services of a an accident lawyer who knows how to defend your legal rights. One of our experienced personal injury attorneys can talk to you during a free consultation.

In 2005, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn DOT) reports that there were 4,763 pedestrian crashes and 162 pedestrian deaths. Most accidents and deaths occurred when the pedestrian was entering a crossing and walking or running near a car.

The elderly (over age 60), teenagers, and children are at risk of sustaining the most serious injuries or dying in pedestrian accidents. Most injuries and deaths occur during the day. Nearly 50% of pedestrian accident deaths happen between 3 and 4 PM on weekdays when children are returning home from school.

Examples of Driver Negligence:

• Inattentive or distracted driving.
• Failure to obey the speed limit.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at designated crosswalks.
• Making an illegal turn into the intersection.

Pedestrians, like drivers, must obey the laws.

If you are a pedestrian that has been injured by a negligent motorist, you can file a pedestrian accident claim in Pennsylvania or a lawsuit against the driver. It is usually the responsibility of the plaintiff to prove that a driver’s negligence was the cause of a motor vehicle accident.

Proving physical, cognitive, or emotional injuries can be challenging, which is why you need an experienced law firm that has the resources and knowledge to handle these types of injury cases. Reiff & Bily is committed to protecting our clients’ rights. Our solid track record demonstrates our ability to successfully represent clients with complex injury claims and lawsuits and recover compensation for them.

The Philadelphia-based personal injury lawyers at Reiff and Bily (http://www.reiffandbily.com) work on a contingent fee basis, charging a small percentage of the recovery in a matter or case. We do not get paid unless there is a successful recovery. We have had handled thousands of pedestrian-related and automobile accident casesand have successfully recovered in excess of $150 million dollars from our opponents for physical injuries and emotional damages for our clients.

To schedule your free case evaluation with a Reiff & Bily accident attorney, call (800) 421-9595 or contact us online.