People in all walks of life are susceptible to become a victim of a pedestrian accident. However, the elderly and the young are especially at risk for entirely different reasons. The elderly take more time crossing the road and may have sight and hearing deficiencies putting them at greater risk. Young children can impulsively run out in front of traffic or be so small they can barely be seen.

In general, pedestrian accidents are among the highest involving all accident totals in Hawaii. Pedestrians not paying attention to traffic and drivers unfamiliar with the roads, with the added distraction of smartphone technology can lead to a serious personal injury case

You may have a case:

• If you can prove a driver was at fault whether it is a car, truck, bike or scooter that hit you.
• If the driver was failing to yield the right of way or distracted, drunk, on drugs, too fatigued, failed to signal, speeding or reckless driving, vehicle malfunction and negligent road design or poor maintenance.
• If you suffered brain injuries, head injuries, neck injury, broken bones spinal cord injury.