Richmond District Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Richmond District Pedestrian Accident
Serious injury and death can result in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian fatalities account for approximately 11 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the NHTSA, pedestrian accidents occur more frequently in urban areas due to the high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The NHTSA also reveals, men, children and senior citizens are at higher risk for death or injury in a pedestrian accident.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. If a victim can prove the at-fault party acted negligently, compensation may be obtained for injury costs. It is recommended victims hire a skilled attorney to help with personal injury legal matters. The Richmond District pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger can make sure you are compensated fairly for your injury damages. With over $100 million recovered in settlements and verdicts for clients in situations similar to yours, we can put our personal injury experience and knowledge to work for you. The types of damages recoverable in a personal injury claim, include hospital stays, medical expenses, medical devices, long-term care, lost wages, disfigurement, and pain and suffering.
Richmond District Pedestrian Accident Injuries
When hit by a motor vehicle, pedestrians can sustain catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries include head injuries, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, quadriplegia, coma, brain injuries, severed limb injuries, cardiac arrest, internal organ injuries and wrongful death. Additionally, a pedestrian can suffer from broken bone injuries, cuts, road rash, dislocations and infection.
Richmond District Pedestrian Accident Causes
Throughout the years of practicing personal injury law, we have seen a considerable amount of pedestrian accidents caused by driver negligence. Unfortunately, the duty to operate a vehicle with reasonable care has not been upheld by many drivers. Numerous forms of driver negligence exist and can include drivers who lose focus of the road while applying makeup, texting on a cell phone, talking on a cell phone or eating. Speeding, failing to yield the right of way, running a red light, falling asleep at the wheel and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are also forms of driver negligence.
The Richmond District pedestrian accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger can protect the legal rights of injured victims. Many times, insurance companies will try to blame a pedestrian for an accident in an effort to minimize payout to the injured victim. As seasoned advocates, we will stand by our clients to help prove another party’s wrongful actions caused the accident and resulting injury.
We Always Have the Clients’ Best Interest at Heart
At the law firm of Estey Bomberger, we always have our clients’ best interest at heart. Amidst numerous legal awards and designations, our satisfied clients are our proudest achievement (see client testimonials). Our Richmond District pedestrian accident lawyers strive to give every client the best legal experience and can make your experience an exceptional one as well. Phone our firm at (415) 877-1334 and we will inform you of your legal rights. If filing a personal injury claim is within your options, we will explain how our firm can assist you. We can arrange a free consultation during the evening or on weekends if a weekday appointment is not convenient.