Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Memphis

What are common causes of Memphis pedestrian accidents?

Drivers can be selfish behind the wheel. They tend to view roadways as “belonging” to them alone, and therefore may not be as attentive to pedestrians, bicycle riders and motorcyclists as they should. Pedestrians are often hurt by drivers who:

• Are talking on a phone, texting, typing into a GPS or any other number of driver distractions
• Speeding, especially at night, around corners or on hilly roadways, where visibility is poor
• Have not taken weather conditions, like slick roads or fog, into consideration
• Believe that all pedestrians will cross in designated crosswalks, and thus do not account for impulsive children or jaywalkers
• Turn against the light
• Are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
• Are too fatigued to be driving in the first place, such as truck drivers on long hauls or professionals who just came off a long shift at work, such as nurses or ER doctors

Whether you are a runner taking your daily jog or a pedestrian window-shopping, the burden for safety falls unfairly on your shoulders, as opposed to equally upon all people using the roads. You must be vigilant at all times: wear bright and reflective clothing at night, look both ways before crossing the street, and pay attention to all traffic signals.

However, if you are in an accident through no fault of your own, you want a pedestrian accident attorney familiar with the roadways of Memphis and West Tennessee. At Bailey & Greer, our Memphis attorneys will build a case for your recovery using your medical records, through the help of accident reconstruction experts, police reports, and the help of eyewitnesses (if applicable) and traffic cameras.

We have built a reputation of being thorough and relentless advocates for our personal injury clients, having secured millions of dollars for individuals and families throughout the state. When you are hurt, we are there to protect your interests, your family and your future.