Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents occur when pedestrians are struck by vehicles while crossing an intersection or simply walking on a sidewalk. The majority of pedestrian accidents are the result of driver negligence. Common reasons for pedestrian accidents are: speeding, failing to stop at intersections, driving under the influence or distracted driver.
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle can suffer serious and often traumatic injuries. These can include: head injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, back injuries and in some cases can lead to wrongful death. The personal injuries caused by pedestrian accidents often times require extensive time to heal, high medical bills and lost wages.
The Personal Injury Professionals can connect you with an attorney and a medical professional that can conduct a full investigation of your case from both the legal and medical perspectives. A personal injury attorney can interview witnesses, contact the police department, review collision reports and take all necessary approaches to ensure that YOU as a client are justly compensated for your injuries. The attorney will work in conjunction with a medical professional to ensure that you are getting the care you need and assess what will be needed to restore your life to what it was before the accident. They will work together to recover payment for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and just compensation if there are any permanent injuries or any disfigurements. Call The Persoanl Injury Professionals and let us help you get JUST COMPENSATION!
- Get the names and telephone numbers of all witnesses
- Do not make statements to anyone especially drivers and insurers
If you are involved in a pedestrian accident and you become injured, you can always have an attorney look at your case for free. Claims do have a statute of limitation, which means you only have a certain amount time to file your claim. Again, you can have an attorney review your claim with no further obligation for free. Your focus should be on getting healthy.