Hammond Pedestrian
Accident Attorneys

Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Frequently Occur?

Pedestrian accidents can happen on any roadway or in any area where pedestrians tend to be present. One of the most common locations for pedestrian accidents is intersection crosswalks. Drivers often do not pay sufficient attention to the road, and they may not see a pedestrian who is lawfully present in a crosswalk, negligently striking them and causing them to suffer serious injuries.

Pedestrian accidents may also occur near sidewalks, especially when a driver negligently causes their vehicle to jump the curb and strike a pedestrian. These accidents also frequently happen in parking lots and garages, especially when drivers become distracted and fail to use their mirrors when backing out of parking spaces.

You have legal options if you suffered injuries in a pedestrian crash in one of these locations. The experienced team of Hammond pedestrian accident attorneys at Midwest Injury Lawyers can discuss your accident circumstances with you and help you develop a successful plan of action for your case.

First, we can gather pertinent documents on your behalf while you complete your medical treatment. Then, we can submit a claim with the appropriate insurance company and begin pursuing the compensation you deserve for your pedestrian-accident losses.

Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents

Victims of pedestrian accidents often suffer severe injuries, especially if they fall to the ground during the collision. When pedestrians strike the ground with significant force, they might suffer a traumatic head injury, such as a concussion or open laceration.

In addition, depending on how they land on the ground, a pedestrian may suffer one or more broken bones, rib fractures, or soft tissue injuries. Finally, injured pedestrians may suffer spinal cord damage, including full or partial paralysis, if they strike the ground and land on their back or neck.

Other common pedestrian-accident injuries include internal bleeding, internal organ damage, and road rash injuries from prolonged scraping along the pavement.

If you or a person you care about suffered one or more of these injuries in a pedestrian accident that resulted from a driver’s negligence, you should go to the hospital emergency room right away for medical care. Even if you are unsure about the extent of your injuries, you should seek immediate treatment after your accident. Taking this action may help prevent your injuries from worsening as time passes.

While you treat your injuries and attend medical appointments, the experienced team of Hammond pedestrian accident attorneys at Midwest Injury Lawyers can start advocating for you. Specifically, our legal team may begin gathering police reports, witness statements, security camera footage (if any is available), and other potential evidence to use when proving the legal elements of your pedestrian accident claim.

Once most of your medical treatment concludes, we can file a claim with the insurance company and start fighting for your legal right to monetary recovery.

How Do Pedestrian Accidents Typically Happen?

Pedestrian accidents frequently happen when drivers commit negligent actions and inactions from behind the wheel. Roadway negligence can take many forms, but it typically occurs when a driver operates their vehicle unreasonably by violating one or more traffic laws.

Some pedestrian accidents happen when drivers exceed the speed limit, especially in parking lots and parking garages where pedestrians tend to be present and where overall visibility may be low. These accidents can also happen when drivers fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at traffic intersections equipped with crosswalks. A driver might be in a hurry or not observe the road, negligently striking a pedestrian who is lawfully present in a crosswalk.

In addition, some pedestrian accidents occur when drivers become distracted while on the road. Vehicle distractions often include rowdy passengers, loud music, and electronic devices. When drivers become distracted, they do not focus on the road in front of them. They may even turn their head from the road, preventing them from seeing a nearby pedestrian and causing a severe crash.

At other times, pedestrian accidents happen when drivers fail to use their rearview and side view mirrors, especially when backing out of parking spaces in parking garages and parking lots. When drivers fail to use their mirrors before backing up, they may not see a pedestrian walking behind their vehicle, negligently striking them and causing them to fall on the ground forcefully.

Finally, some pedestrian accidents occur when people drive while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. In Indiana, a passenger vehicle driver is legally intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. Drivers of commercial vehicles and drivers under 21 years old have stricter standards to follow.

While convicted drunk drivers often face high monetary fines, lengthy jail time, and other criminal penalties, they may also have to pay civil damages if they negligently injure a pedestrian in a car crash.

If you suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence, the Hammond pedestrian accident attorneys at Midwest Injury Lawyers are here to help.

If the at-fault driver’s insurance company disputes fault for the accident, we can retain an accident reconstructionist to visit the scene, piece together how the incident likely occurred, and testify at a discovery deposition or jury trial in support of your case. We can then help you pursue the monetary damages you deserve for the injuries you suffered in your pedestrian accident.

Speak With an Experienced Hammond Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today

There is no question that pedestrian accidents can result in devastating injuries that leave many accident victims incapacitated for a long time. In the most severe pedestrian accident cases, victims may suffer permanent injuries that result in lifelong pain or around-the-clock care at a local nursing home or assisted living facility. Fortunately, victims of pedestrian accidents who can satisfy the elements of their claim can recover various monetary damages.

At Midwest Injury Lawyers, our compassionate legal team understands that pedestrian accident cases are all unique and require specific, result-oriented legal representation to achieve a successful outcome. Our legal team will cater our approach to the unique facts and circumstances of your case—and the injuries you suffered in your pedestrian accident. We can then effectively represent you throughout settlement negotiations and litigation to pursue the best possible result on your behalf. Reach out to a Hammond personal injury lawyer.

Some people might think that they cannot afford a lawyer. In personal injury cases, law firms generally operate on a contingency fee basis. What this means is that you pay nothing out of pocket, and when you receive your settlement, the lawyer will collect payment for their services from that settlement.

For a free case evaluation and legal consultation with a skilled Hammond pedestrian accident lawyer, please call us at (219) 200-0151 or contact us online today for more information.

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