Should you or someone that you know and love ever become the victim of a pedestrian accident in the Omaha, Nebraska area, then we can provide you with a pedestrian accidents attorney that you can trust.

Walking across a busy street or even a sparsely populated area should not be considered a privilege; it should be viewed as a right. Everyday, thousands of pedestrians walk their typical daily routes, while others unsuspectingly become victims of pedestrian accidents or fatalities. A pedestrian accidents attorney can help you to seek justice and to fight for what you rightfully deserve.

Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, 4,654 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2007 in the United States. While this number is disturbing, it does represent a 33% decrease in the number of pedestrian fatalities in 1997. Perhaps a more perturbing number, there were 70,000 pedestrians injured in 2007 in the United States.

Of the fatalities measured in 2007, 73% occurred in urban areas, 77% occurred at non-intersections, 67% occurred at night, and 70% of the victims were males. Alcohol was a factor in 49% of all pedestrian fatalities, either for the driver or the pedestrian. The most pedestrian accidents occurred between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., closely followed by 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Statistics certainly help to shed light on such alarming situations. That being said, there are cautionary and preventative measures that you can take in order to avoid becoming one of them:

• Cross at intersection locations, and only when the pedestrian walk signal has been flashed
• Try to make eye contact with a driver in close proximity to you to ensure that you're both on the same page
• Follow the old adage of looking both ways before crossing any street
• When walking at night, be sure to wear reflective or light colored clothing
• Walk on a sidewalk whenever possible

If you or someone around you has been involved in or injured in a pedestrian accident in the Omaha area, then you should immediately call for medical attention as well as phone the local police station. Retrieving the driver's information and filling out a detailed police report will also help to expedite parts of your recovery process. Taking photos and obtaining the information of those who have witnessed the accident will also be critical in substantiating your case with solid evidence.

Contacting us to find the best pedestrian accidents attorney in the Omaha, Nebraska area should be done prior to speaking with or making statements to insurance companies and other related personnel. Our goal as your pedestrian accidents attorney in the Omaha, Nebraska area is to recover your damages as well as to ensure that you are financially set to handle all costs caused by the accident.

If you have any questions or concerns about how we will handle your unique case, please feel free to contact the pedestrian accidents attorneys at Kinney Law, P.C. at 402-905-2220. We are here to listen to your concerns and to focus on and resolve your needs.