{"id":6063,"date":"2017-02-14T08:31:59","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T08:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?page_id=6063"},"modified":"2026-04-18T04:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:49:41","slug":"nipomo-pedestrian-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/nipomo-pedestrian-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Nipomo Pedestrian Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skilled Nipomo Pedestrian Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n

At James McKiernan Lawyers<\/a>, 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 Nipomo pedestrian\u00a0accident law\u00a0firm of James McKiernan Lawyers for legal guidance.<\/p>\n

Every year, more than 100 people are killed by pedestrians in California. Thousands more are injured. Many accidents are caused by a lack of motorist attention \u2014 cyclists are at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a car<\/a>, truck<\/a>, or motorcycle<\/a>. A study conducted by the University of North Carolina and the U.S. Department of Transportation<\/a> analyzed 750 motor vehicle and pedestrian collisions. 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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