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Pedestrians practice a healthy, "green" and necessary pursuit in walking to get from point A to point B, but it can also be a dangerous pursuit.

Pedestrian accidents in which walkers are struck by a car, truck, bus or motorcycle often lead to serious injuries and deaths. Over 5,000 pedestrians are killed and over 64,000 are injured every year in the United States. The human body is no match for the massive forces involved in being struck by any type of motor vehicle. The injuries sustained in such an accident may include brain and spinal cord injuries, broken bones, paralysis and may often prove fatal.

Accidents involving pedestrians often occur between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. when darkness and the consumption of alcohol become a factor. The additions of speeding and distractions while driving further increase the possibility of a pedestrian being hit. A pedestrian has an obligation to take reasonable care for their own safety or they may be accused of contributory negligence in the event of an accident if they ignored a "Don't Walk" sign, failed to use a designated crosswalk or darted out in front of a vehicle between parked cars.

If you live in the Tuskegee, Alabama area and you or someone you care about was injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, please contact The Cochran Firm today to protect your legal rights and get the advice of the experienced attorneys there on how to proceed with a claim against the responsible parties.

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