5 Driver Behaviors That Cause Pedestrian Accidents

5 Driver Behaviors That Cause Pedestrian Accidents

Many pedestrian accidents occur because the pedestrian is jaywalking (illegally crossing the street), but the vast majority of motor vehicle crashes involving a pedestrian occur through no fault of the pedestrian.

Undoubtedly, getting around Riverside or Los Angeles on your feet can get you plenty of physical activity in combination with your daily dose of fresh air, but being a pedestrian in an urban area can also be extremely dangerous.

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Dangerous Driver Behaviors That Cause Pedestrian Accidents

So let’s take a minute and review some of the most dangerous driver behaviors that can lead to pedestrian accidents in Riverside, Los Angeles, and all across California.

01 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: Did you know that a staggering almost half of all fatal pedestrian accidents.

02 Drowsy driving: Speaking of pedestrian accidents that occur after 10 pm… Fatigue, drowsiness, and lack of sleep are some of the leading causes of crashes involving a pedestrian.

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Distracted driving: How do car drivers expect to see pedestrians, let alone stop their vehicles in time to avoid a collision, when sending texts, eating food, engaging in other distracting activities, or otherwise taking their eyes off the road while driving?

04 Speeding and running red lights: Speed limits exist for a reason, and this reason is mostly to keep pedestrians safe and reduce the risk of car and pedestrian accidents.

05 Aggressive and reckless driving: Driving in an aggressive or reckless manner increases the risk of causing a pedestrian accident by a lot.

Hire An Attorney Howard Craig Kornberg

“The only way to ensure your safety and prevent a collision is to follow traffic rules and remain vigilant at all times,” contact a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney Howard Craig Kornberg at Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg. He has flexible scheduling and can arrange to visit you in the hospital to discuss your case if necessary.

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