Pedestrian Accidents
Over 15 years of serving those who have been injured as a pedestrian
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year upwards of 130,000 people are injured in pedestrian accidents nationwide. Of those, between 6,000 to 7,000 people are killed in these tragedies.
It comes as no surprise that pedestrian accidents typically involve more serious injuries than other roadways accidents. Those who are walking across or near the road are defenseless. That is why very strict rules are in place meant to protect pedestrians. When drivers do not act carefully when traveling around pedestrians, the law allows those hurt to be compensated for their losses.
That’s where a lawyer comes in. By working with those hurt (and their families), a pedestrian accident attorney guides the process through the legal system. This often involves arranging a full and fair settlement. In some cases, however, the matter may lead to litigation up to a trial. Our team of pedestrian attorneys at Jones & Rostant, PC are ready to help no matter what is necessary to resolve the matter.
Common Pedestrian Accident Causes
As a pedestrian, there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself:
Over the years, our attorneys have seen many of these injury cases, but the same types of incidents pop up again and again. For example:
Failure to yield - when a driver does not stop when the pedestrian has the right of way;
Distracted driving - texting or talking on the phone when behind the wheel;
Impaired driving - a driver with alcohol or drugs in their system at the time of the accident;
Speeding - driver going too fast for an intersection or road conditions.
Recovery Following a Pedestrian Accident
If you or a loved one is hurt by a driver while on the road, you are entitled to full compensation for your losses. Those often include many different forms of recovery including:
Medical expenses
Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Future disability
If the incident involves a death, then under the law the surviving family of the victim is able to recover damages. Those may include lost financial and emotional support, funeral costs, and more.
Timing matters in these cases. You may be contacted by insurance companies almost immediately after they become aware of the situation. By contacting a lawyer early, you’ll have an advocate on your side to protect your rights from the start. Pedestrian accident attorneys are able to secure evidence and information about the accident, properly calculate the full total of your losses, and navigate the court system on your behalf. Your lawyer ensures you can focus on recovery without stressing over the legal details.
To find out how you can pursue a claim and recover compensation, call (703) 352-0522. We are ready to answer your questions and help you take the right steps toward justice.
Contact our Fairfax pedestrian accident attorneys as soon as feasible after your pedestrian accident to see how we can help. Call at (703) 352-0522 or visit the contact us page.