Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise at Night

According to the most recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC), approximately 75 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur at night. Why are night pedestrian accidents so common, and what legal rights do survivors have? The experienced legal team at Demas Law Group compiled the following guide to help you understand the relevant trends and […]

Pedestrian Injuries & Fatalities

Car accidents involving pedestrians lead to catastrophic injuries and death far too often. Pedestrians have little protection and less time to react to oncoming vehicles, especially in busy areas. Even a small car traveling at a low speed can cause serious or fatal injuries due to the vast size difference between a vehicle and a […]

Pedestrians and Car Crashes: Injury Facts

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 ranks ninth in the United States for the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars. Sacramento […]

$1.25M Pre-Litigation Settlement in Auto v. Pedestrian Collision

DLG represented Jeff C. who was struck by a car in San Carlos, California. Despite an adverse finding of fault against the client in the police report, the case settled for $1,250,000 before a lawsuit was filed. Jeff C. needed help. The 43-year-old single dad and fitness enthusiast lay in a bed at the Stanford […]

Performance of Pedestrian Crash Prevention Varies by Make of Car

Every year, the National Highways Traffic Safety administration analyzes fatal injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents. The five factors contributing to pedestrian fatality data are population, light level, location, alcohol and other drugs, and vehicle type. Here at the Demas Law Group, P.C., we have examined the data surrounding the types of vehicles involved in […]

Pedestrian Accidents Reach All-Time High

The number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles has reached an all-time high. According to a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report, an estimated 6,227 pedestrians were killed last year. That’s an increase of 250 from 2017 and the highest number in nearly 30 years. The study, which involved an analysis of data collected from […]

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