Pedestrian Accidents Attorneys Flint, Michigan

Serious accidents, especially auto accidents, are responsible for the majority of injuries, death and disability for individuals under the age of 40. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, drivers struck and killed 7,148 pedestrians in the United States in 2024, down 4.3% from the year before but nearly 20% higher than 2016 levels. Between 2013 and 2022, U.S. pedestrian death rates increased 50%, with 2022 recording 7,522 pedestrian deaths, the highest number in 41 years.

In Michigan, pedestrian-involved crashes increased 11% from 1,897 incidents in 2022 to 2,114 incidents in 2023, and pedestrian fatalities increased 6%, from 173 deaths in 2022 to 183 deaths in 2023—the highest number of pedestrian deaths in a single year in the last 10 years. October has been the most dangerous month for pedestrians in Michigan for 9 of the last 10 years, and in 2023, the hour between 6:00 PM and 6:59 PM had the most pedestrian-involved motor vehicle crashes.

Michigan car accidents are a major cause of death and multiple injuries to pedestrians. More than three-quarters (76-77%) of pedestrian fatalities occur after dark, primarily on local streets or state highways. Multiple injuries involving pedestrians are a frequent result of car and truck crashes because the pedestrian usually sustains two distinct impacts: one from the vehicle that strikes the pedestrian and a second impact when the pedestrian hits the ground. Multiple injuries to a pedestrian can include wounds to the bones and joints, internal injuries, trauma to the skin and muscles, and injuries to the brain and spinal cord. Multiple injuries sustained by the pedestrians often result in death. One in four pedestrian deaths (25%) is the result of a hit-and-run crash.

The share of pedestrian deaths caused by SUVs and pickups has surged in recent years, with light trucks accounting for 54% of pedestrian fatalities in 2023, compared to 37% for passenger cars. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of pedestrian deaths occurred in locations without a sidewalk in 2023.

If a pedestrian survives a Michigan auto accident, she or he often faces long-term medical treatment, loss of wages and difficulties with normal daily activities.

If you, a friend or loved one are a victim of a Michigan pedestrian accident, it is important that you speak with an experienced Michigan pedestrian accident lawyer to learn about how you can protect your rights. Complete the online form for a free case evaluation or call the toll-free of The Law Offices of Henry M. Hanflik at 1 (888) 905-4632.

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