Visalia Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Visalia Pedestrian Injury Lawyer
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 4,092 fatal pedestrian accidents in 2009. That same year, the California Highway Patrol reported 596 pedestrian fatalities and 13,083 pedestrian injuries in the state. Pedestrian/auto accidents have the highest rate of fatalities among all other types of motor vehicle accidents, and injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident are often devastating. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, it is strongly recommended to seek legal counsel from a professional Visalia pedestrian attorney. Our Visalia pedestrian accident lawyers can help you understand your rights and measures you can take to protect them.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian accidents occur when drivers fail to respect the pedestrian’s right of way. Some common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving (eating, texting, talking on the phone, etc. while driving)
- Fatigued driving
- Aggressive driving
- Disobeying traffic lights and stop signs
- Speeding
Types of Serious Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Because pedestrians have no protective gear, and no barrier between their person and the road, the impact from a moving car often results in fatalities. In cases where victims survive, they often sustain serious injuries that can potentially leave them with permanent disabilities. Common types of serious injuries from pedestrian accidents include:
- Fractures
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Internal organ injury
- Laceration and/or puncture wounds
- Loss of limb
Taking Legal Recourse
When a driver causes a pedestrian accident by flouting caution, endangering the lives of innocent bystanders, they must be held accountable for their wrongful conduct. Filing a personal injury suit enables injured victims to seek compensation for:
- Lost wages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs
- Loss of earning capacity
- Cost of living assistance
- Occupational therapy
Helping Victims Protect Their Rights
As advocates of serious injury victims, our Visalia pedestrian accident attorneys have helped numerous serious injury victims recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Because our attorneys understand the importance of recovering a full and fair compensation on behalf of our clients, our team is willing to do whatever it takes to protect our clients’ rightful compensation. When negotiation fails, we seek justice in the California civil court systems. Our AV Rated firm has the necessary experience and resources to ensure the damages incurred by your pedestrian accident injuries are completely covered.
Choose Estey Bomberger Today
Both founding partners at Estey Bomberger have been named National Trial Lawyers, and our attorneys have been selected Super Lawyers every year, since 2008. With the case history to justify the national recognition our attorneys have earned, our Visalia pedestrian accident lawyers have what it takes to make sure you are properly compensated. Please call us today for a free consultation with an experienced Fresno personal injury lawyer. Don’t take chances with your rightful compensation, let our professional attorneys help you secure the compensation you deserve.