Chinatown Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Chinatown Pedestrian Accidents
At the Estey Bomberger law firm, our Chinatown pedestrian accident injury attorneys handle each case with diligence and dedication. We understand that although we have handled many personal injury claims over the years, for our clients it is the first time navigating the complex legal process. We want to make sure our clients are well informed of the legal proceedings and that they are receiving the personal attention they deserve. Some of the cases we have handled involved pedestrians injured by cars, commercial trucks, motorcycles, garbage trucks, buses, and mid-size trucks. We have also represented pedestrians that have been injured because of poorly maintained sidewalks and curbs, and faulty traffic signals.
Pedestrian Statistics and Information
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has provided the following pedestrian accident statistics and information.
- In 2005, approximately 107 million Americans used walking as a regular mode of transportation.
- Total pedestrian injuries in 2009, more than 58,000.
- Total pedestrian deaths in 2009, more than 4,000.
- In 2009, California, Florida, Texas and New York ranked the highest in pedestrian fatalities.
- In 2009, the NHTSA found pedestrians were more likely to be injured in between the hours of 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
- Children and the elderly were at high risk for a pedestrian accident fatality in 2009.
Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Amputation (limb loss)
Amputation, or loss of a body part, usually occurs as a result of a traumatic event such as a car accident. In a complete amputation, the body part is completely severed. The body part can be reattached, but victims can face serious complications such as infection or shock. In a partial amputation, the body part is still connected. In a partial amputation, the body part can be reattached but reattachment depends on the severity of the injury and how it remains connected to the body.
Bone Fractures
A bone fracture or broken bone (they are one in the same) is classified as either a compound fracture or simple fracture. When a bone breaks through the surface of the skin, a broken bone is described as a compound (open) fracture. If the bone did not break the surface of the skin, the injury is described as a simple (closed) fracture. Some fracture types include transverse, oblique, comminuted and hairline. A serious fracture, if not treated properly or promptly, can have dangerous complications such as infection or damage to nerves.
Head injuries
Head injuries can include concussions, aneurysms, hematomas and hemorrhages. Head injuries can result in severe permanent brain damage and injury to other organ systems, such as the spinal cord. Head injuries are classified as either open (the skull has been penetrated) or closed (the skull has not been penetrated). According to the National Institute Of Health, more than half a million people suffer severe enough head injuries to be hospitalized each year in the United States.
Spinal cord injuries, coma, scrapes, internal organ damage, and herniated discs are among the many other injuries a pedestrian can suffer from.
Compensation for Chinatown Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Being injured in a pedestrian accident can affect not only your physical well-being, but your financial situation as well. Your injuries may have required extensive hospital stays and costly rehabilitation. Missed time away from work can add additional financial stress. The Chinatown pedestrian accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger sympathize with the challenges you face and want to help you in the recovery process. Our personal injury attorneys can recover compensation from the negligent party that caused your injury. We have recovered compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call (415) 877-1334 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable San Francisco personal injury lawyer. You can call our law firm 24 hours a day, seven days a week.