[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BlogPosting","dateModified":"2022-08-28","wordCount":439,"datePublished":"2022-08-03","url":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/pedestrians-and-car-crashes-injury-facts\/","keywords":["Pedestrian and car crashes Injury statistics","Car crashes injury","Pedestrian accident lawyer"],"mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.injury-attorneys.com\/blog\/pedestrians-and-car-crashes-injury-facts\/","name":"Pedestrians and Car Crashes: Injury Facts","headline":"Pedestrians and Car Crashes: Injury Facts","articleBody":"Many Californians walk to get to work, run errands, stay in shape, and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, traveling on foot has become increasingly dangerous. Hundreds of pedestrians in California are struck and killed by cars annually.Studies show that California\u00a0ranks ninth\u00a0in the United States for the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars. Sacramento is one of the\u00a0most dangerous cities\u00a0in the nation for pedestrians, with nearly 400 pedestrians killed over a recent four-year period. Although the\u00a0California Department of Public Health\u00a0has introduced several campaigns to reduce pedestrian deaths, hundreds of people die and thousands more are injured annually.Pedestrians are vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries in collisions with motor vehicles. They are not protected by seat belts, airbags, vehicle frames, or safety helmets like other road users. Pedestrian accident victims often suffer life-changing injuries that require costly medical care, time away from work, and long-term rehabilitation.If you were struck by a car in Sacramento or a surrounding community, you could be entitled to compensation. Contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer at Demas Law Group to learn more about your legal options in a free case review.Pedestrian Accident Statistics in CaliforniaThe most current data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) illustrates how common and deadly pedestrian accidents are in the Golden State.In one recent year, nearly\u00a0900 pedestrians died and more than 14,000 were injured in car accidents on California roads.About 7,500 pedestrians were fatally struck over a 10-year period.California\u2019s pedestrian fatality rate is almost 25 percent higher than the national average. No other state has a higher overall number of pedestrian deaths.Fatalities among pedestrians age 65 and older increased by about two percent in one recent year, to\u00a0222 deaths.Common Causes of Pedestrian Car AccidentsThe most common contributing factors in pedestrian car accidents in California include:Distracted drivingTexting while drivingDriving under the influence of drugs or alcoholDriver fatigueSpeeding or driving too fast for conditionsAggressive drivingRoad rageFollowing too closelyFailure to check blind spotsFailure to yield the right of wayRunning red lights and stop signsImproper turning or mergingDriver inexperienceHazardous road conditionsPoor visibilityBad weather or lightingContact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in SacramentoIf you were injured while walking in Sacramento, you might be entitled to compensation to help with medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. Demas Law Group has more than 25 years of experience advocating for the rights of injured people. Let a pedestrian accident attorney pursue the full and fair money you deserve. Call or contact us today for a free consultation.","description":"Many Californians walk to get to work, run errands, stay in shape, and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, traveling on foot has become increasingly dangerous. Hundreds of pedestrians in California are struck and killed by cars annually. Studies show that California\u00a0ranks ninth\u00a0in the United States for the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars. Sacramento is one of the\u00a0most dangerous cities\u00a0in the nation for pedestrians, with nearly 400 pedestrians killed over a recent four-year period. Although the\u00a0California Department of Public Health\u00a0has introduced several campaigns to reduce pedestrian deaths, hundreds of people die and thousands more are injured annually. 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