Birmingham Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Millions Recovered Since 2002

When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, it frequently results in serious injuries for the person on foot or bicycle, including brain injuries, broken limbs, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other serious harm. In most cases, pedestrians have the right of way, and drivers are required to yield and let them pass.

Some drivers operate their vehicles in a negligent manner, however, putting innocent pedestrians at risk. Some of the most common situations leading to serious injury or death include:

If you or a loved one was injured as a pedestrian, contact the Birmingham pedestrian accident attorney at the Guster Law Firm, LLC. We have been dedicated to representing the injured since 2002, and we have recovered millions of dollars in financial compensation for our clients.

Contact our firm for a free consultation, scheduled at your convenience and completely confidential. We will sit with you and discuss the specific details of your case and advise you about how we can take action for you, and what types of compensation will be pursued.

Call (205) 581-9777 or contact us online for the legal help you deserve. Initial consultations are always free. 

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Despite efforts across the country to make communities safer for people traveling on foot and by bike, pedestrian fatalities remain high in the U.S. In 2018, there was over a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, totaling 6,283 deaths—the highest number of fatalities since 1990, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In Alabama, pedestrian deaths were up 60% in 2019 compared to data from 2008. Montgomery, Jefferson, and Mobile counties see the highest number of pedestrian deaths in the state. Pedestrian fatalities tend to occur at night due to low visibility, but anyone near a roadway at any time is at risk.

Compensation for Injured Pedestrians in Alabama

Generally, pedestrian accident cases will involve seeking the following damages:

Driver & Pedestrian Laws in Alabama

Alabama Code § 32-5A-211 states that vehicles must yield the right of way to pedestrians “when traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation.” If a car does not slow down or stop to let a pedestrian cross the street safely, they can be held liable for injuring the pedestrian.

However, even though pedestrians generally have the right of way, they too can be responsible for crashes—in fact, 66% of pedestrian-related fatalities in Alabama are caused by the pedestrian. Determining who is at fault for any pedestrian-vehicle accident is a crucial aspect of any pedestrian accident claim.

Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault for a Car Pedestrian Accident?

A pedestrian can be at fault for an accident, either partially or fully. Even though the laws of the road call for motor vehicles to always yield to pedestrians this does not mean they are liable for an accident in all circumstances. Pedestrians still have a responsibility to follow certain traffic laws put in place to keep them safe. Some of the most common traffic laws pedestrians break are:

• A pedestrian was crossing against the traffic signal
• A pedestrian was crossing the road outside a crosswalk
• A pedestrian was walking where pedestrian access is clearly not allowed

There are many factors that are considered when it comes to pedestrian accident liability. If you have been injured, contact our Birmingham pedestrian accident lawyer today to learn how we can help you.