There are thousands of pedestrian accidents throughout the United States each year. When a person is injured in a pedestrian accident or lost of love one due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, they may file a lawsuit against the other party. If you are currently searching for an accident lawyer to help you through the legal processes, contact us today. Our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys can preserve your legal rights and provide the steps required into securing the highest possible settlement or award. This will include filing an injury claim, negotiating a fair settlement offer and in some cases providing litigation.
Because of the rise in population and the increase in traffic, we have seen a steady increase in pedestrian accidents throughout the United States. Statistics show that some of the most catastrophic and fatal cases involve a pedestrian whom is defenseless in a car crash..
Some of the most common causes of these type of accidents include:
- Parking lot accidents
- Crosswalk accidents
- Intersection accident
- Pedestrians exiting vehicles on a busy street
- A person hit while crossing the street
- A vehicle that is backing up
- Vehicle that are turning
- Red light accident
- Speeding
- Stop sign accidents
- Driver under the influence of drugs and alcohol
When a pedestrian is involved in an accident they should first seek immediate medical attention. Because these accidents are oftentimes severe, the recommended steps of taking down the names of witnesses and drivers, taking photographs and other recommended steps in a regular personal injury case may not happen. In some cases the only evidence that you may have is your statement and the other person’s statement. Furthermore, the insurance company of the other driver may claim that you were partially responsible for the accident and in some cases, you were the negligent party. These are all good reasons why you should consider a pedestrian accident law firm to handle your case. If you are in this situation we ask you to apply online for a free consultation.
While some people associate pedestrian injuries to auto accidents there are other types of accidents to consider. Some of the other types of pedestrian accidents may include:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Slip and falls
- Truck accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accident
- Train accidents
- SUV rollovers
- Construction accidents
If you are going to receive compensation against an injury claim you will need to prove the other party was careless, negligence or reckless. This is because the burden of proof must be established by the plaintiff. A pedestrian accident can be a life altering for both the victim and loved ones.
When you speak to one of our pedestrian accident lawyers you will be working with an attorney that is sensitive to your immediate and ongoing needs. Our lawyers have represented clients with soft tissue injuries, catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Our attorneys are aggressive and have the tenacity to win cases during a tough trial. Our main objective is getting our client the highest payout possible.
While each case is different some of the most common types of injuries include:
- Fracture skulls
- Head wounds
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injury
- Back injury
- Neck injuries
- Paralysis
- Brain damage
- Leg and arm injuries
- Wrongful death
If you or a love one has been involved in a pedestrian accident contact our personal injury attorneys today. Our attorneys work with clients throughout the United States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia D.C.
