Your Rights as a Pedestrian Hit by a Vehicle
Pedestrians have robust legal rights, and drivers who strike them face serious liability. Here's what you're entitled to recover:
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents We Handle
- →Distracted driving — texting, phone use, eating while driving
- →Speeding in residential or school zones
- →Failure to yield at crosswalks and stop signs
- →Drunk or impaired driving
- →Poor visibility — nighttime driving, weather conditions
- →Aggressive driving and road rage incidents
- →Left-turn accidents at intersections
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Free Evaluation →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pedestrian accident settlement?
Pedestrian accident settlements vary based on injury severity. Minor injuries: $20,000-$75,000. Moderate injuries (fractures, surgery required): $75,000-$300,000. Severe injuries (TBI, spinal cord, amputation): $300,000-$2M+. Wrongful death cases can reach into the millions. Our lawyers fight for the maximum your specific injuries warrant.
How does a pedestrian accident lawyer prove the driver was at fault?
We prove driver fault through: police reports and crash diagrams, traffic and intersection camera footage, eyewitness statements, cell phone records showing distracted driving, toxicology reports (DUI cases), speed calculation from skid marks and EDR data, and accident reconstruction expert analysis. We build comprehensive, airtight cases.
What if I was partly to blame for the pedestrian accident?
In most states, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage. Our lawyers minimize your assigned fault using evidence and legal argument. Even in contributory negligence states, exceptions exist — contact us to explore your options.
