Most people know that when a car or other type of motor vehicle hits a pedestrian, the outcome can be serious.  This is due to the fact that pedestrians do not have any external protection to shield them from the impact of a vehicle that weighs ton.  Therefore, when pedestrian accidents occur, pedestrians can suffer horrible injuries or even be wrongfully killed.

Below, we have compiled some statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association to show how serious pedestrian accidents can be:

Each year, approximately 5,000 pedestrians are killed during accidents with vehicles in the U.S.

Each year, it is reported that approximately 64,000 pedestrians are injured while being struck by motor vehicles. 

11% of motor vehicle accident fatalities involve pedestrians.

The majority of pedestrians that are killed or injured during accidents happen to be young children and teenagers.

Between 1975 and 2005, over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed during accidents with motor vehicles.

Every 8 minutes, it is reported that a pedestrian is injured during an accident with a vehicle.

If you have been injured during a pedestrian accident in San Diego, now is the time to contact us and speak with a San Diego personal injury lawyer.