Pedestrian Knockdowns/Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrians and bicyclists are especially susceptible to injury when hit by a car, truck, or bus. After all, we are not equipped with seatbelts, airbags, or headrests. Mark Marino has successfully represented both pedestrians and bicyclists struck by motor vehicles.

Pedestrian knockdowns and bicycle accidents usually occur when a driver pays little or no attention to marked crosswalks, stop signs, and traffic signals. Reckless and distracted drivers who hit pedestrians and bicyclists should be held accountable for the damage they cause, including head trauma, disfigurement, fractures, back and neck injuries, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and death. Common driver errors and misconduct that contributes to pedestrian accidents include:

• Disregarding a Crosswalk
• Disregarding a Stop Light
• Disregarding a Pedestrian or Bicyclist Already Crossing the Roadway
• Driving While Intoxicated

If you are a pedestrian or bicyclist seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, the first thing you should do is dial 911 (or make sure someone else does). Your health is what matters most. Second, if you are able to speak to the police, tell them exactly what happened and make sure they understand and write it down carefully. Then, see if there were any witnesses and get their names and phone numbers. People are very willing to come forward and aid in your case.

If you follow these simple rules, your case will take care of itself. No one should suffer needlessly due to the fault of someone else. Contact The Law Office of Mark A. Marino to set up a free consultation regarding your case.