Pedestrian injuries are on the rise across Maryland and the rest of the country, driven largely by distracted driving. When a car strikes a person on foot, the results are almost always serious, even at low speeds. You deserve an attorney who will fight aggressively to get you every dollar you are owed.
Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., has spent more than 20 years fighting for injured people in Waldorf and throughout Maryland, recovering over $25 million for clients and handling more than 1,000 complex personal injury cases.
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
Most pedestrian accidents come down to someone’s failure to act responsibly. That failure may be on the part of a driver, a government entity, or even a vehicle manufacturer. Identifying all liable parties is critical to recovering full and fair compensation.
Driver Negligence
Driver negligence is the most common cause of pedestrian accidents, and it takes many forms. In some cases, more than one type of negligence is involved. Common examples include:
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Distracted driving, including texting, device use, eating, or tending to passengers
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Drowsy or fatigued driving
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Drunk driving
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Impairment from prescription, over-the-counter, or recreational drugs
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Speeding
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Failure to adjust for weather, road, or traffic conditions
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Running a red light or stop sign
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Failure to observe crosswalks
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Unsafe or illegal passing, including passing stopped school buses
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Failure to check blind spots before backing up
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Failure to use caution in school zones, near parks, or in construction zones
Other Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Dangerous infrastructure and defective vehicles also cause pedestrian accidents. When a government agency fails to design safe roads or a manufacturer puts a defective vehicle on the road, they can be held accountable. Common non-driver causes include:
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Lack of a crosswalk or an improperly marked crosswalk
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Dangerous intersection or bus stop design
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Malfunctioning traffic signals
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Inadequate lighting in parking lots or pedestrian areas
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Inadequate barricades separating vehicles from pedestrian zones
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Poorly designed parking lots or structures
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Unmarked or unsafe construction zone detours
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Lack of a school crossing guard
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Defective vehicle
Why Choose Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim in Waldorf, MD?
Alison Mason Heurich is not a general practice attorney who dabbles in personal injury. She is a dedicated personal injury lawyer who has spent her career taking on insurance companies and winning. After earning her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law and working at one of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious firms, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, she made the deliberate choice to use her skills to fight for injured people, not corporations.
Since joining the Law Office of James F. Farmer, P.A. in 2007, Attorney Heurich has successfully handled hundreds of complex personal injury cases. Her track record speaks for itself: more than $25 million recovered, recognition by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Under 40, and back-to-back Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” honors in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She holds a perfect 10/10 Superb rating on Avvo and has served as President of the Charles County Bar Association and on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association.
Get the Compensation You Deserve After a Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian accident can change your life in an instant. The costs, both financial and personal, can follow you for years. You need an attorney who understands what is at stake and knows how to build a case that demands full and fair compensation for your injuries now and in the future.
Contact Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., in Waldorf, MD, to schedule a consultation. Call 240-346-4883 or email us today. Attorney Heurich represents pedestrian accident victims throughout Charles County and across Maryland.
