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Common Types of South Carolina Pedestrian Accidents (Part A)

Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunate but common occurrence. Although walking has health benefits, it also carries the risk of involvement in a pedestrian accident in South Carolina. Such accidents can result in serious injuries or even death.

A Charleston personal injury attorney has experience with these kinds of cases. An attorney can evaluate the facts surrounding your pedestrian accident in South Carolina and determine whether it was the result of someone else's negligence, which is the case in many instances. Additionally, your Charleston personal injury attorney can gather your medical records and any other evidence that will help to build a solid South Carolina personal injury claim.

Common Types of South Carolina Pedestrian Accidents

A pedestrian accident in South Carolina can happen in various ways. Pedestrians have certain vulnerabilities, given that they are often in close proximity to motor vehicles, construction and even hazardous sidewalk or road conditions.

Some of the common causes of a pedestrian accident in South Carolina include:

• falling debris;
• hazardous conditions like potholes and uneven sidewalks (which can cause slip and fall accidents); and
• impact with a motor vehicle, truck, bicycle, bus or motorcycle.

Pedestrian Accident in South Carolina: Falling Debris

While it may sound like an unlikely occurrence, it is not uncommon for pedestrians to be injured by falling debris. This is especially true in areas with ongoing construction.

If there is no protective barrier or adequate warning signs posted, a pedestrian could be in danger of injury from falling equipment, glass, concrete or any number of items. A failure to properly warn pedestrians could lead to a South Carolina personal injury claim.

In addition, debris that falls from a poorly constructed building could be the cause of a serious pedestrian accident in South Carolina.

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