A pedestrian has little protection from the force of a vehicle, making prompt investigation and full damage evaluation essential.
Pedestrians Face Severe Injury Risks
Even a lower-speed impact can cause traumatic brain injuries, fractures, spinal injuries, internal injuries, and permanent disability.
How Liability Is Proven
Evidence may include crosswalk location, traffic signals, lighting, visibility, driver speed, distraction, surveillance video, vehicle data, witness statements, and physical evidence at the scene.
Comparative Fault
Insurers may argue that the pedestrian entered the roadway unexpectedly or was outside a marked crosswalk. Those allegations should be tested against the complete evidence.
Evaluating Long-Term Damages
Serious pedestrian claims may require future-care planning, vocational analysis, and documentation of long-term limitations in addition to medical bills and lost wages.
Important Deadlines
Video and witness evidence may disappear quickly, even when the lawsuit deadline has not yet arrived.
