Pedestrian Accidents
After a pedestrian accident, a lawyer from Arentz Law Group, P.C. can defend victims’ rights until they recover the full compensation to which they are entitled for their injuries and other damages. Every year in the United States, more than 100,000 pedestrians are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. The majority of these accidents can be attributed to careless or negligent drivers, but the pedestrians are often the parties that suffer catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. If a careless driver caused you to be injured in a pedestrian accident, you could be entitled to compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. Contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney to get more information in a free legal consultation.
Pedestrian Accident Causes
A recent scientific study states that a pedestrian struck by a vehicle moving at 20 mph has a 15% chance of being killed. That rate goes up to 85% chance of fatality if the vehicle is moving at 40 mph. The pedestrian accident lawyers at our firm have years of experience defending the rights of the injured pedestrians. Among the most common causes of pedestrian accidents we have seen are:
- Excessive speed
- Poorly maintained vehicle
- Driving under the influence
- Unsafe road conditions
- Texting while driving
- Vehicle malfunction
- Driver negligence
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured or lost a loved one as a result of a pedestrian accident, an experienced attorney can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. To ensure justice is served, it’s best for victims to attain legal representation as soon as possible after an accident. After a pedestrian accident, victims from across the United States trust the lawyers at Arentz Law Group, P.C. to defend their rights. Contact a pedestrian accident lawyer today to schedule a free legal consultation.