Pedestrian Accident Representation

Standing Up for Injured Pedestrians

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most serious cases we handle. When a person on foot is struck by a vehicle, the resulting injuries can include traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, internal organ injuries, multiple fractures, and wrongful death. Recovery is long and expensive — and insurance companies fight aggressively to limit what they pay.

Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks, run red lights, back up without looking, or drive distracted cause the majority of pedestrian accidents. Even when the pedestrian had the right of way, insurers attempt to place blame on them. We push back with evidence.

Common Causes

✓
Crosswalk FailuresDrivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
✓
Distracted DrivingTexting, phone use, and inattention are behind a rising share of pedestrian deaths.
✓
Failure to Yield on Right TurnDrivers focused on traffic miss pedestrians stepping off the curb.
✓
Speeding in School ZonesExcessive speed dramatically reduces reaction time near crossings.
✓
Drunk or Impaired DrivingDUI crashes involving pedestrians are tragically common and frequently fatal.

Compensation Available

Pedestrian accident victims can pursue compensation for all medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, loss of future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and costs of long-term care. In fatal pedestrian accidents, surviving family members can pursue wrongful death claims.