Pedestrian Accidents

Medical bills: When an accident occurs, medical bills can quickly add up. If an accident is caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, the plaintiff may be awarded in compensation for the medical bills incurred. 

Pain and suffering: Pain and suffering includes the physical pain a victim suffers, as well as physical discomfort from treatment, mental anguish, fatigue, anxiety, and many other physical impairments caused by the accident. 

Emotional distress: If an accident has impacted the plaintiffs mental health, they may be able to receive compensation for their emotional distress. 

Wrongful death: If the victim was killed in a pedestrian accident due to the negligence of a driver, the family of the deceased victim may be able to recover compensation for wrongful death, which includes a number of damages, such as the victim’s pain and suffering, the victim’s lost wages, funeral/burial costs, loss of care, guidance, nurturing, and much more. 

Speeding: Speeding can easily cause an accident, which is why it is extremely important to follow traffic laws and abide by speed limits.

Intoxicated driving: Unfortunately, intoxicated driving is a very common cause of all types of accidents, including pedestrian accidents. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can result in a serious accident and is illegal.

Failure to stop or yield: Failing to make a complete stop or yield at a traffic light or stop sign can easily result in a pedestrian accident, therefore, it is important to follow traffic rules to avoid this type of accident from occurring.

Weather conditions: When you add fog, rain, sleet, snow, or other bad weather conditions and driving, this can result in serious accidents. It is important to remain extremely cautious when driving in bad weather to avoid an accident from happening.

Left-hand turns: When it comes to drivers making a left-hand turn, there are many elements of traffic that they must keep track of simultaneously, including opposing traffic flow, pedestrians crossing, and traffic lights. It is extremely important to be cautious of pedestrians crossing when making a left-hand turn to avoid this type of accident from occurring.

Right-hand turns: A right-hand turn accident, also known as a “right hook” accident, is unfortunately quite common when it comes to pedestrian accidents. Oftentimes, drivers fail to yield at a right light or a stop sign when making a right turn, or they do not double check to look out for pedestrians or bicyclists, which can result in a right-hand turn accident. 

Backing-up accidents: When a driver is backing out of a parking spot or a driveway without looking to see if it is clear, this can result in the driver to strike a pedestrian. This can occur in residential home driveways, parking lots, and many other scenarios.

Spinal cord injuries

Internal bleeding or other internal injuries

Crush injuries and amputations

Paralysis

Bone fractures

Funeral expenses

Medical expenses provided to the loved one before death

Loss of income of the loved one and future financial support

Lost household services, such as child care, cooking, and cleaning

Lost love, companionship, and moral support

Loss of consortium