Redondo Beach California Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

Pedestrian accidents are among the most dangerous types of collisions that can take place, as shown by the fact that 11 percent of traffic is by foot, but 13 percent of deadly accidents involve pedestrians. This disproportionate fatality rate is concerning, showing how pedestrians lack any protection and can get killed by simple mistakes, even at low speeds, that would not have killed a passenger in another vehicle.

To better understand these accidents, take a look at a few key factors that play into the equation:

• Age. A full 34 percent of pedestrian injuries and 27 percent of pedestrian deaths involve those who are 65 years old and older or those who are 15 years old and under.
• Weather. Most pedestrian accidents (90 percent) happen on clear, sunny days. The reasoning is likely very simple: More people venture outside on these days.
• Location. While accidents do happen in rural areas, a full 66 percent happen on city streets.
• Other traffic. Improper lane use is a big issue in some areas. For instance, a cyclist may ride on the sidewalk to stay safe from traffic, but this can force pedestrians to step into the street to avoid the bike.
• Turns. One of the most dangerous situations for a pedestrian is crossing the street while a car is turning. Pedestrians tend to simply look where they are going, at the other sidewalk or the people ahead of them. Drivers tend to look at other cars to avoid a crash. Neither party may see each other as the car turns.

Do you own a motorcycle? Do you love venturing out on the open road? If so, it's best you know the answers to some of the most common motorcycle accident questions out there. These answers might come in handy one day if you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident in California.

Be sure to do your research prior to buying a motorcycle for the first time and before going out on the road.

Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident can be overwhelming. You might not know what to do next. This could very well be the first time you've ever lost someone in your life. Handling all the details following the fatal motor vehicle accident can be difficult to do. Add in the fact that you might want to file a wrongful death lawsuit. We will explain who can file such a lawsuit this post.

For starters, any person who is in the immediate family of the deceased is legally allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This doesn't change based on how the death occurred. These people include the victim's parents, children, spouse, siblings, parents of unmarried children, adopted children, grandparents and sometimes cousins.

Auto-pedestrian accidents are some of the most tragic accidents you will witness in Los Angeles. With such a heavy volume of automobile and foot traffic, pedestrian accidents happen all too often. There are various reasons that these accidents occur and more often than not the driver is at fault in such an accident. But, pedestrians also have a duty of care to follow.

It is up to pedestrians to exercise a decent amount of care when it comes to their own safety. If the pedestrian is reckless when walking or running near vehicles, it will be difficult to move a claim forward if involved in an accident. The required amount of care should be equal to the danger, so that pedestrians can reasonably anticipate consequences.