If you or a loved one has been injured in a Utah pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the law. You can trust the law firm of Driggs, Bills and Day, The Advocates, to fight for your rights and advocate for a fair and just settlement. We have a high rate of success and the highest AV rating according to the independent firm Martindale-Hubbell. We advance all costs and expenses of pedestrian accident trials and only collect fees if and when we win.

Our Utah personal injury law firm has been helping accident victims for more than 20 years, and we’ve collected more than $100 million in damages on behalf of our clients. We’ve earned numerous distinctions from industry peers and clients alike, not only for our tireless pursuit of justice but also for our emotional intelligence in helping people manage what can often be a chaotic and trying period of their lives.

Over 100,000 pedestrians are injured on America’s roads every year. Almost half of pedestrian accident fatalities occur during the single hour in the afternoon right after school. More often than not, pedestrian accidents are caused by negligence on the part of a careless motor vehicle operator.

Personal Injury Attorneys Experienced in Handling Pedestrian Accident Cases

Pedestrian accidents often injure those who are most vulnerable - school children walking to and from school, or elderly persons trying to cross busy streets. Another common type of pedestrian accident occurs when a car hits a pedestrian in the crosswalk because the driver is looking at traffic and not at the pedestrian.

The seriousness of pedestrian injuries depends upon how fast the car was traveling. Leg injuries can range from torn cartilage and tendons to broken bones these are fractures of the kneecap, tibia and fibula of the lower leg, and femur in the upper leg). If the pedestrian is thrown into the air, injuries can include brain damage, herniated discs, internal injuries to the kidney or spleen, and liver lacerations.

Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties

Pedestrians are always subject to traffic-control signals and have to obey traffic lights at any time. When traffic-control signals are not in place or not functioning, a driver has to yield the right of way once a pedestrian has entered the crosswalk. At a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overpass has been provided, however, pedestrians shall yield the right of way to all vehicles.
Pedestrians also exercise the right of way on sidewalks extending across alleyways, building entrances or driveways. However, once pedestrians leave the “right of way” zones and try to cross at unmarked points of the road, even if tunnels or overhead pedestrian crossing is provided, vehicles have the right of way. At the same time, it is prohibited to cross intersections diagonally unless authorized traffic-control devices indicate otherwise.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian and you feel that injuries were suffered due to another road user’s negligence, it is important to seek legal help.