{"id":6061,"date":"2017-02-14T08:29:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T08:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?page_id=6061"},"modified":"2026-01-25T08:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:24:10","slug":"santa-barbara-pedestrian-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/santa-barbara-pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Barbara Pedestrian Accident Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skilled Santa Barbara Pedestrian Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n

At James McKiernan Lawyers, we understand the pleasure and practicality of walking places. However, we also understand the risks pedestrians\u00a0run when taking even a short walk\u00a0down the block. Children are particularly in danger because of their smaller size and underdeveloped safety instincts. When you or someone you love is injured in a pedestrian\u00a0accident, speak with the Santa Barbara pedestrian\u00a0accident law\u00a0firm of James McKiernan Lawyers for legal guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Every year, more than 100 people are killed in pedestrian\u00a0in California. Thousands more are injured. Many accidents are caused by lack of motorist attention<\/a> \u2014 cyclists are at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a car, truck or motorcycle. A study conducted by the University of North Carolina and the U.S. Department of Transportation analyzed 750 motor vehicle and pedestrian\u00a0collisions. They found the main causes of pedestrian and auto accidents were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Motorists failing to yield the right of way<\/li>\n
  • Motorists overtaking\u00a0pedestrians<\/li>\n
  • Motorists unexpectedly turning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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