Minneapolis Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Dependable Advocacy for Injured Pedestrians in MN, IA, WI, & ND 

In Minneapolis, pedestrians share crowded streets with cars, trucks, light rail trains, and buses. Unfortunately, inattentive drivers often fail to watch out for on-foot commuters, leading to serious injuries for pedestrians. If you were wrongfully injured on the road by someone else’s negligence, our pedestrian accident attorneys at Fay & Associates can aggressively protect your rights. 

Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:

• Distracted Driving: This includes texting, talking on the phone, adjusting the radio, or any other activity that takes the driver's attention away from the road.
• Speeding: Driving at speeds higher than the posted limit reduces a driver's reaction time and increases the severity of any impact with a pedestrian.
• Failure to Yield: Drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at crosswalks, intersections, or while making turns.
• Ignoring Traffic Signals: Running red lights or stop signs can lead to collisions with pedestrians who have the right-of-way.
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Alcohol or drugs impair a driver's judgment, reaction time, and coordination, significantly increasing the risk of accidents involving pedestrians.
• Failure to Signal: Drivers may fail to use their turn signals, leading pedestrians to misinterpret their intentions and inadvertently walk into the path of the vehicle.
• Reckless Driving: This includes behaviors such as aggressive driving, tailgating, or weaving in and out of traffic, which can create hazardous conditions for pedestrians.
• Poor Visibility: Factors such as bad weather, low light conditions, or obstructed views due to objects like parked cars or foliage can make it difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and react in time to avoid a collision.
• Backing Up Without Checking: Drivers reversing their vehicles without checking their surroundings, especially in parking lots or driveways, can collide with pedestrians who may be walking behind the vehicle.
• Impatience: Drivers who are impatient or in a hurry may engage in risky behaviors such as aggressive overtaking or cutting off pedestrians, increasing the likelihood of accidents.
• Fatigue: Drowsy driving can impair a driver's ability to react quickly to unexpected events, including pedestrians crossing the road.
• Ignoring Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Some drivers may disregard pedestrian right-of-way laws, such as failing to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks or at designated pedestrian crossings.

Our firm is familiar with the tremendous hardships that victims face after an unexpected injury, from lost earnings to expensive medical care to long-term treatment costs. For this reason, we are committed to helping the wrongfully injured take back their lives, offering comprehensive support not only legally but also emotionally during recovery. Our team provides guidance through each phase of your legal journey, ensuring you understand every step involved in seeking justice for a pedestrian accident. 

If you were harmed in a pedestrian accident, contact Fay & Associates by calling (612) 888-8354 for sound counsel. Pay nothing until we win a favorable settlement.