Pedestrians getting involved in an accident with a motor vehicle is not an uncommon occurrence. Tragically, these types of incidents can easily lead to fatality for the unprotected person walking on the sidewalk or in the street. These catastrophic injuries can forever alter your life, and you deserve the opportunity to hold the responsible person accountable.
Our Columbia pedestrian accident lawyers could help you seek compensation for your losses. Do not hesitate to reach out to one of our dedicated personal injury attorneys today.
Common Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Because you are unprotected from bodily harm when you’re outside of your own vehicle, injuries can be life-altering if you are hit by a car. The injuries we see most commonly in pedestrian accident claims include the following:
- Severe brain injury
- Broken bones
- Spine cord injuries
- Amputation/loss of limb
- Scarring and disfigurement
All of these injuries are expensive to treat, and they may require ongoing medical care in the years ahead. Some of these injuries lead to disabilities. You may be unable to perform your former job duties, which could mean unemployment and insufficient income. Injuries also make it difficult to do house chores, care for yourself, drive your kids to school and shop for groceries – all the tasks that may be required in your daily life. Due to the severity of pedestrian accident injuries, it is crucial that you reach out to a dedicated attorney serving Columbia.
Pursuing a Pedestrian Accident Claim
At Whetstone Perkins & Fulda, our Columbia attorneys begin investigating your claim immediately to determine the cause of the pedestrian accident and who should be held accountable. Potentially, any of the following may be to blame for the accident:
- Driver who was distracted
- Driver who was texting or using their cell phone
- Speeding driver
- Driver failing to yield right of way to you as a pedestrian
- Driver who failed to stop when you were already in the crosswalk
- Driver who was drunk or under the influence of drugs
Pedestrian accidents also occur not just with motor vehicles, but also with commuter trains, bicycles, and other modes of transportation.
Call a Columbia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today
The Columbia pedestrian accident lawyers at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda will fight aggressively to recover compensation on your behalf. We have decades of combined experience, and we have a personal commitment to offering you personalized, individualized attention along with high-caliber representation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, please contact the law firm of Whetstone Perkins & Fulda today for a free case evaluation.
