Fresno Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Fresno Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Walking and running are both popular recreational activities that improve health and contribute to the overall well being of an individual. But, what if an activity you thought was beneficial to your health actually caused you harm? Although foot transportation is a relatively safe form of travel, thousands of California pedestrians are injured in preventable pedestrian accidents every year. In 2008, 620 of the nation’s 4,414 pedestrian accident fatalities happened in California, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sadly, the elderly and small children are most at risk for serious injury or death in a Fresno pedestrian accident.
Suffering an injury or an unexpected loss of a loved one in a Fresno pedestrian accident can be devastating. The Fresno pedestrian accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger understand how hard it can be, physically, emotionally and financially, on victims and family members. No one should have to experience such tragedy and we will work diligently to see justice served on behalf of our clients. We believe our role in the civil justice system is not only seeing clients fairly compensated for their losses, but also to foster accountability for wrongful actions.
Why do Fresno Pedestrian Accidents Occur?
What is the cause of pedestrian accidents in Fresno and throughout the state? An underlying factor in the majority of pedestrian accidents is negligence. Under California law, negligence is the failure to use reasonable care. Motor vehicle drivers who intentionally disregard traffic laws, drive without attention or care, fail to yield the right of way to a pedestrian or drive while intoxicated may be found to have acted negligently or carelessly.
Fresno Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrians often suffer from multiple types of injuries in accidents involving motor vehicles. The body is not built to withstand the force of a vehicle of any size. The average American weighs 175 pounds, which is no match for the average passenger car, which weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. Traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, quadriplegia, broken bone injuries, head injuries, bruises, concussions, spinal cord injuries, severed limb injuries, internal organ injuries, cuts, scrapes, back injuries and neck injuries are the various types of injuries a pedestrian can suffer from.
Types of Fresno Pedestrian Accident Damages
Our expertise in the area of personal injury law has enabled us to win large settlements and verdicts for our clients. More than $100 million has been won for our clients’ claim damages. The types of damages recoverable in a pedestrian accident lawsuit, may include:
- Reimbursement for past medical expenses
- Payment for future injury treatment expenses
- Payment for lost earnings
- Compensation for shortened life expectancy
- Compensation for disfigurement
- Compensation for physical pain and emotional suffering.
Call or Email Estey Bomberger for a Free Consultation
You can call or email a Fresno pedestrian car accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger for free. To place a call to our law firm, dial (559) 682-3629. To reach one of our Fresno personal injury lawyers by email, simply submit our online case evaluation form. A consultation can be arranged to discuss the details of your case in private. We will happily answer your questions and explain how we can help you. The call and email are free, so why wait to call. Call now.