Pedestrian Accidents Fatalities Account for 11% of all Motor Vehicle Fatalities

According to the National Highway Traffic Association and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrians account for the second largest category of motor vehicle accidents fatalities following occupant deaths. Statistics show that there are 5,000 pedestrians killed and another 64,000 pedestrians injured in motor vehicle accidents in the United States each year. This means a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes and killed approximately every two hours.

While the number of pedestrian fatalities dropped from over 5,200 in 1998 to below 4,100 in 2009 it is still devastating to think that over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed in motor vehicle accidents between 1975 and 2005. Studies show that a pedestrian has an 85 percent chance of death when involved in a motor/vehicle collision at 40 mph, a 45 percent chance of death at 30 mph, and a 5 percent chance of death at 20 mph. Related pedestrian accident injuries include:

• fractures
• spinal cord injuries
• brain injuries
• paraplegia
• quadriplegia

There are a number of common factors that contribute to pedestrian accidents but negligence is the most common. Negligence includes failure to observe posted speed limits, yield to the right of way, disregarding traffic devices, etc. Over the past two decades, we've built a reputation of integrity, skill and professionalism with clients, other lawyers, judges and the community- specializing in personal injury cases resulting from automobile accidents, medical malpractice, premise liability and products liability, plus insurance bad faith, worker's compensation and social security claims.

In our three offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Marlton, New Jersey, our reputation with other attorneys, judges and insurance companies is extremely important because an attorney's ability to achieve a great result for a client is in part determined by opposing counsel's assessment and an insurance company's assessment of that attorneys skills. While a law suit is never fun, we want to express to you that we take each case personally, and we're dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you have suffered an injury in one of the following areas please contact our legal professionals for free legal advice today:

We are proud of our accomplishments including those of our founder Howard Silverman, who has been recognized for providing outstanding personal injury advocacy as reflected in his selection as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2008, and his induction as a lifetime member in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor held by less than two percent of all personal injury attorneys in the United States. We invite you to learn more about our Philadelphia personal injury law firm, our accomplished personal injury attorneys and our demonstrated track record of success.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992 or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.

If you are involved in an accident please call us toll free at 866-484-6992, fill out the online form to the right, or visit one of our three locations in center city Philadelphia, Lancaster or Marlton. If you live outside of Pennsylvania and New Jersey feel free to contact the American Justice Network, a personal injury litigation network that leverages decades of experience and relationships with attorneys to facilitate a connection with the best attorney for you.