Mission District Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Mission District Pedestrian Accident
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that more than 75,000 pedestrians will be injured or killed in pedestrian accidents this year. Most at risk for injury or death in a pedestrian accident are young children and senior citizens. According to the NHTSA, children under the age of 15 accounted for approximately 22 percent of the nation’s total pedestrian accident injuries in 2008. Senior citizens (age 65+) accounted for almost ten percent of all pedestrians injured in 2008, reports the NHTSA. Driver negligence is often to blame in accidents involving pedestrians of all ages. All drivers have a responsibility to operate a motor vehicle with care. A driver who neglects to operate their vehicle with care and causes a pedestrian accident that results in injury or death to another person, may be financially liable.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, seek the counsel of a Mission District pedestrian accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. We can determine if driver negligence was the cause of accident and if so, help hold the at-fault driver accountable.
Mission District Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrians can suffer from varying types of injuries, but frequently suffer from catastrophic injuries due to the human body’s inability to withstand the impact of a car, semi, SUV, train, trolley, motorcycle or bus. Catastrophic injuries are likely to leave a victim with life-long physical disabilities. A once healthy individual may require medical treatment for the remainder of their life. Catastrophic injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Limb loss injuries
- Blunt trauma injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Death.
Additional types of Mission District pedestrian accident injuries, include:
- Broken bone injuries
- Lacerations
- Infection
- Road rash
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Strains.
Maximum Compensation for Serious Injuries
Helping victims obtain maximum compensation for injury expenses is our main focus at Estey Bomberger. Our Mission District pedestrian accident attorneys work alongside experts in life planning, economics, medicine and vocation to help calculate a victim’s current and future financial needs. Calculating a victims financial needs will help us determine the total amount of damages we should seek for a victim’s claim. We will not let our clients be denied full and fair monetary compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, disfigurement, diminished quality of life, physical pain and emotional distress.
Statute of Limitations
California law sets a specific time period for victims to bring a lawsuit against the at-fault party. This time period, called the statute of limitations, can vary depending on the circumstances of a case. Once the statute of limitations has expired, victims will not be allowed to take any legal action. The Mission District pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger can determine how long you have to file a personal injury claim, so do not wait to call our law firm. Waiting to call could jeopardize the settlement you need for the security of your future.
No Fee Unless We Win
The Mission District personal injury law firm of Estey Bomberger will not charge any legal fees until we win your case. If we are unsuccessful at recovering you compensation, you owe us nothing. Call (415) 877-1334 and one of our Mission District pedestrian accident lawyers will be happy to explain our firm’s contingency fee arrangement. When you call, we can also schedule you an appointment to discuss your case for free.