When you’re walking through your neighborhood, you have every right to expect that drivers will follow the rules designed to keep you safe, like obeying traffic signals, yielding at crosswalks, and stopping at stop signs. Unfortunately, when drivers ignore these rules, pedestrians can suffer devastating injuries or even lose their lives due to negligent behavior behind the wheel.
At Khamo Law, a Michigan pedestrian accident lawyer can help injured pedestrians and their families understand their legal options. Our attorneys pursue compensation for people seriously injured by negligent drivers throughout Michigan.
Our Michigan Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Handle a Range of Pedestrian-Related Accidents
Pedestrians can get hurt anywhere that people walk. From driveways and parking lots to sidewalks and crosswalks, there is always a possibility of danger from drivers of cars, motorcycles, buses, and trucks hitting those on foot.
Some of the most common reasons for these accidents include:
- Distracted drivers — Drivers cannot pay full attention to the road when they are using a cellphone or any other electronic device. They may also be distracted by passengers, food, or even the button on a car radio.
- Fatigued drivers — Drowsy driving is nearly as dangerous as drunk driving and results in drivers who aren’t fully focused on the road or the pedestrians in front of them.
- Intoxicated drivers — The use of alcohol or other intoxicants by drivers frequently leads to serious or deadly accidents.
- Negligence — Drivers often speed, disregard traffic laws, or otherwise operate their vehicles recklessly. In these cases, they may be found to be negligent under the law.
Our firm will hold all drivers accountable for dangerous behavior and help victims of pedestrian accidents get the justice and compensation they deserve. Additionally, a Michigan car accident lawyer may also be able to assist with your case.
Pedestrians face serious risks when drivers fail to yield or follow traffic safety laws in Michigan.
Khamo Law Understands the Severity of Pedestrian Accidents in Michigan
Those injured in a hit-and-run and other pedestrian accidents in Michigan may suffer a variety of serious injuries. Broken bones are common, as are injuries to the hands, feet, back, and neck. Many pedestrians hit their heads during accidents and may impact a vehicle, the road, or other surfaces. Traumatic brain injuries come in many forms and can range from a minor concussion to serious and debilitating forms of brain damage.
Some pedestrians who suffer head injuries lapse into a coma and may never recover. Pedestrians may also be killed when they’re struck by vehicles. At Khamo Law, our Michigan personal injury lawyers will seek justice for that loss by representing families in wrongful death lawsuits involving a pedestrian accident.
Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident in Michigan
A pedestrian injured by a motor vehicle in Michigan may have access to different forms of insurance benefits and compensation depending on the circumstances of the accident and the insurance coverage involved.
Michigan’s no-fault insurance system may provide Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits after a pedestrian is injured in a motor vehicle accident. Depending on the applicable coverage, these benefits may help pay for medical care, rehabilitation, wage loss, replacement services, and other covered accident-related expenses. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services provides additional information about Personal Injury Protection and Michigan auto insurance.
A pedestrian may also have a claim against an at-fault driver for losses that are recoverable under Michigan law. The compensation available depends on factors such as the severity of the injuries, how the accident occurred, applicable insurance coverage, and the losses caused by the collision.
Pedestrian cases can raise questions about insurance coverage, fault, and Michigan’s rules for drivers and pedestrians. You can learn more about pedestrian laws in Michigan and how those rules may apply after a crash.
Our Michigan pedestrian accident attorneys can review the circumstances of an accident, identify potentially available sources of insurance coverage and compensation, and explain the legal options that may be available.
Michigan Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Pedestrian accidents remain a serious traffic-safety concern throughout Michigan. According to Michigan’s 2024 traffic crash data, 2,281 pedestrians were involved in 2,131 motor vehicle crashes statewide. Of those pedestrians, 1,809 were injured and 156 were killed.
The data also shows that pedestrian crashes occur throughout the year. In 2024, October had the highest number of pedestrian-involved crashes, with 225 crashes reported statewide. Michigan State Police also reported that pedestrian-involved crashes increased by approximately 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Drivers and pedestrians can review additional crash statistics and safety information through the Michigan State Police pedestrian safety resources.
For local pedestrian accident information, Khamo Law also provides resources for Troy, Sterling Heights, Warren, Detroit, and Clinton Township.
Contact Our Tenacious Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Michigan For Help
At Khamo Law, we provide relentless representation to injured pedestrians and victims of hit-and-run accidents. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to the negligence of a driver, our Michigan pedestrian accident attorneys will seek the full compensation you deserve. Call us at (248) 466-0606 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Legally reviewed by Attorney Koro E. Khamo
Attorney at Khamo Law, PLLC