BICYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

While not always the case, most of these common causes of accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles are the fault of the driver:

• Neglecting Right-of-Way: Drivers sometimes fail to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, intersections, and designated pedestrian zones. This is illegal.
• Excessive Speed: Driving too fast reduces a driver’s ability to respond to unexpected situations, making collisions more dangerous for pedestrians.
• Diverted Attention: Drivers who engage in activities like using phones, adjusting radios, or eating may not notice pedestrians on the road.
• Impaired Judgment: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can hinder a driver’s decision-making, reaction time, and coordination, leading to pedestrian accidents.
• Aggressive Driving: Behaviors such as disregarding traffic signals, making illegal turns, and running red lights can result in collisions with pedestrians.
• Limited Visibility: Factors like insufficient lighting, adverse weather conditions, and obstructed sightlines can make it challenging for drivers to spot pedestrians, heightening the risk of accidents.
• Insufficient Infrastructure: Poorly designed roads, a lack of crosswalks, inadequate signage, and limited pedestrian amenities can contribute to accidents.
• Reversing Mishaps: Drivers who back up without checking for pedestrians, especially in parking lots, can cause accidents.
• Right Turn on Red: Drivers making right turns at red lights may overlook pedestrians crossing in front of them.
• Inattentive Driving: Some drivers may fail to notice pedestrians due to inattention or a lack of awareness, even when not distracted.
• Fatigue: Drowsy drivers may experience delayed reaction times and impaired judgment, increasing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians.

Vehicle Blind Spots: Large vehicles like trucks and buses have significant areas where drivers can’t see pedestrians, making it challenging to detect them around the vehicle.