What is a Pedestrian Accident?Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents In the simplest terms, a pedestrian accident is a collision between a motor vehicle and a person traveling on foot (standing, walking, running, or jogging – any foot travel). Pedestrians are obviously vulnerable to very severe, catastrophic physical trauma if they are hit by a motor vehicle. The speed of travel and size of the vehicle can influence just how serious the injuries are. Some of the most common types of pedestrian trauma include: Facial injury and disfigurementSkull fractures and brain injuriesInternal organ injuryInjuries that lead to the loss of a limb, finger, hand, or other body partInjuries to the back, neck, and spinal columnBurns and scarsFracturesParalysis If you or a loved one were injured because a motorist collided with you, then you may be eligible to pursue maximized compensation in a claim handled by our experienced lawyers. You may have a case even if your injuries donโt fall into one of the categories above. Generally any type of serious injury may qualify. You are also eligible to pursue wrongful death compensation if your spouse, parent, or child was killed in a pedestrian accident caused by the motoristโs negligence. A motorist may cause injury to a pedestrian when they: Drive drunkDrive under the influence of drugsSpeedText or use the phoneDrive distractedDisobey traffic lawsRun stop lights and stop signsFall asleep behind the wheelDaydream or check out mentally behind the wheel As experienced accident attorneys, we know how to assess the accident to determine if negligence played a role in causing the crash that injured you. Find Out If You Have a Case In a pedestrian accident claim handled by our experienced Florida and New York attorneys, we will pursue the best possible results for you and your family. Oftentimes the victims of serious accidents are hesitant to begin a claim, but it may be the best option for recovering injury compensation. We have a history of successful verdicts and settlements, and we will not stop working until we have resolved your claim. For a case evaluation, please call us in Florida, at 305-751-8556, or in New York, at 518-792-1174. Post navigation ← Previous PostNext Post →