Ingleside Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Ingleside Pedestrian Accidents
Safe driving is everyone's responsibility. All too often, motor vehicle drivers neglect to observe a pedestrian’s right of way. According to one study, it was estimated that almost 50 percent of drivers do not stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Another alarming study shows the number one cause of pedestrian accidents to be driver inattentiveness. Drivers are eating, talking, texting, programming a GPS or searching for music on the radio while driving. Pedestrians injured by negligent motorists have legal rights. In addition to helping victims and victims’ families with financial needs, filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim in Ingleside can make a difference in the lives of other pedestrians. By taking legal action, victims and victims’ family members are sending a statement to motorists that their duty to keep pedestrians from harm must be upheld.
Ingleside Pedestrian Accident Head Injuries
Medical professionals classify head injuries, which is a general term used to describe injury to the skull, scalp or brain, into two categories: open or closed. An open (penetrating) head injury is often more serious than a closed head injury due to the exposure of brain tissue. In a closed head injury the skull or brain has not been penetrated. A common closed head injury is a concussion. It is estimated that more than four million concussions occur each year in the United States, with a large percentage of concussions attributed to traffic collisions, which include pedestrian accidents.
In any type of head injury the potential for brain damage is present. Severe brain damage can leave victims mentally handicapped and moderate to mild brain damage can leave victims with a number of lasting disabilities including speech problems, memory issues, seizures, headaches, sleep disorders, behavioral problems, depression and learning issues.
Avoiding an Ingleside Pedestrian Accident
To avoid being involved in an Ingleside pedestrian accident, pedestrians must be aware of their surroundings. Observe drivers carefully when crossing a street. Pedestrians should make sure drivers have seen them among traffic before proceeding. Walk defensively, especially in driveways and in parking lots, where pedestrians are frequently hit. Keep small children close at all times when walking. Young children are at high risk for injury or death in a pedestrian accident due to their inclination to dart out into streets and in front of carts.
Ingleside Pedestrian Accident Litigation Expertise
If you or a family member has been injured in an Ingleside pedestrian accident, you may be able to collect compensation for your injuries. Recovering compensation may not be as simple as you think. Pedestrian accidents are a unique area of law requiring the expertise of a qualified personal injury attorney. Many insurance companies may try to shift blame of the accident onto the victim and deny payment of a valid claim. Don’t risk your right to maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, physical pain and emotional distress. Contact an Ingleside car accident attorney at Estey Bomberger immediately. Our AV® rated firm is among the top personal injury law firms in the state, recognized for our success in challenging injury and wrongful death cases.
Free Pedestrian Accident Attorney Consultation
At Estey Bomberger, our Ingleside pedestrian accident lawyers have more than 70 years legal experience helping victims in similar circumstances to yours. We understand how a serious injury or death can instantly change lives and we will do everything possible to make sure justice is served for your claim. To learn more about your legal rights, call our law firm for a consultation at (415) 877-1334. It costs nothing to call and if we take your case, you pay nothing until we have won.