Pedestrians are at an extreme disadvantage when they square off against motorized conveyances of any kind. Though numerous safety measures have been put into place in order to safeguard the well being of pedestrians, reckless motorists aren't always as careful as they're supposed to be when driving their vehicles. When accidents do occur, the pedestrian accident hit and run attorneys at Andrew Ellis Law Corp will hold negligent motorists entirely responsible for their actions.
Hit and run accidents are classified as such because the negligent motorist who has just hit a pedestrian, or other vehicle, flees the scene in order to avoid accountability and punishment. Negligent drivers who flee the scene of an accident often do so because they are afraid of the consequences they will have to face. Sometimes, these drivers flee because they know that they are at complete fault, particularly if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In any event, these drivers must be held accountable for their actions.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported a total of 4,654 pedestrian deaths occurred in the year 2007. Of those accidents, 20% of them were the result of Hit and Run Accidents. That means that 930 pedestrian accidents involved a motorist fleeing the scene, and 930 motorists should have been duly punished for their crimes.
Reckless behavior and a failure to accept accountability for one's actions inevitably lead to heinous pedestrian hit and run accidents. When a pedestrian is struck by a moving vehicle, time is of the essence. Injuries sustained can be deadly, and those injured may only have a small window of opportunity to seek medical attention. Furthermore, after the initial visit to the hospital, injured pedestrians may have to return multiple times to see specialists, work with physical therapists, and undergo x-rays
Medical bills and recuperation can be very expensive, and victims of pedestrian hit and run accidents shouldn't have to bear the brunt of the costs all alone. Negligible parties must pay compulsory damages, and the pedestrian accident hit and run attorneys at Andrew Ellis Law Corp are here to make sure that the guilty parties do so. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a pedestrian hit and run accident, please call the skilled attorneys at Andrew Ellis Law Corp today for a free consultation.
