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Pedestrian accidents involving large trucks

On Behalf of | Oct 29, 2019 | Personal Injury, Truck Accidents |

Pedestrians are involved in accidents for many different reasons, and each accident is unique. For example, a pedestrian may be struck by a motorcyclist or someone who was riding a scooter, or they may be hit by someone who was drunk while operating a passenger vehicle. Some pedestrian accidents involve large trucks, and these can be particularly dangerous. There are many factors to consider when it comes to pedestrian accidents which involve large trucks and victims should examine their legal options carefully.

Sometimes, pedestrians fail to walk alongside the road safely or cross the road properly, which can lead to an accident. Moreover, it can take longer for large trucks to come to a stop, which can increase the chances of a trucker colliding with a pedestrian. However, many of these accidents are the result of a truck driver’s negligence, whether they were under the influence while driving or unable to drive properly because of extreme fatigue. A trucker may veer off of the road and hit a pedestrian or they may fail to come to a stop, colliding with someone who is attempting to cross the street.

Due to their massive size, pedestrian accidents which involve large trucks can be deadly, and many victims have become disabled as a result of a wreck they were involved in. It is critical for pedestrian accident victims to have a voice and recognize the resources that may be available to them by moving ahead with a lawsuit. Sadly, many pedestrians (as well as bicyclists, motorcyclists and those driving other vehicles) will have their lives unravel because of negligent truck drivers.

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