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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Washington, DCIf you or someone you care about was injured in an accident as a pedestrian in Washington, DC or its surrounding areas, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a pedestrian accident lawyer from Washington, DC. Any kind of accident that results in injury is scary but being hit by a vehicle or object while walking down the street or standing on a sidewalk is especially scary because the victim usually has little to no protection from the impact. If an injury is caused by another party’s negligence, malice or recklessness, the victim may be entitled to compensation for expenses related to their injury and for their pain and suffering.

In the tragic event that a loved one dies as the result of a pedestrian accident that was not their fault, their surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for expenses that are the result of their loved one’s accident, as well for the grief and suffering.

Protecting Pedestrians

A pedestrian accident lawyer that is licensed to protect accident victims in Washington, DC and its surrounding areas, may be able to hold the person or people whose negligence has caused so much pain, accountable for their actions and the problems they have caused. Doing this may not only be beneficial to the accident victim and/or their family but it may also help to prevent the person who did this, from injuring other people in the future.  

A pedestrian accident lawyer may be able to help accident victims and their families seek compensation for the following costs:

  • Emergency services
  • Medical needs including doctor visits, surgeries, hospital stays, treatments, therapies, procedures, prescription and over the counter medications, in-home care, rehabilitation and nursing facilities, etc.
  • Projected medical needs
  • Loss of wages
  • Loss of childcare
  • Loss of household management
  • Not being able to go back to the job the victim worked at prior to their accident
  • Loss of abilities
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Psychological needs such as treatment for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc.
  • Loss of benefits
  • Loss of retirement

A pedestrian accident lawyer that is licensed to protect Washington, DC victims may be able to help accident victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.

Family members who are grieving over the unexpected loss of a loved one, may be entitled to compensation for some or all of the above, as well as for things such as:

  • Funeral & burial or cremation
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of parental guidance
  • Grief and suffering

Pedestrian accidents occur far too often in the United States. They happen frequently, and their results are fatal. A pedestrian accident is not one to be taken lightly. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a pedestrian accident, it may be in your best interest to reach out to professional legal counsel in order to receive proper help with your injury. Do not hesitate to reach out to Cohen & Cohen, a personal injury law firm that has won numerous pedestrian accident cases and has been a trusted firm for residents of Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding areas.

Statistics on Pedestrian Accidents in the United States

First of all, it is important to clarify what exactly is a pedestrian accident. Legally speaking, a pedestrian accident typically refers to an incident in which a person walking on foot is hit by a moving automobile or other motor vehicle, and in the collision suffers an injury. Most Americans both use their cars and walk along streets to get places which unfortunately means these incidents occur far more frequently than we would like to admit. The statistics below are including to help paint the very serious issue of pedestrian accidents.

  • According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Motor Vehicle Safety Study, forty-eight percent of pedestrians that die, die as a result of a driver who is driving under the influence.
  • Pedestrians who are sixty-five years of age or older make up approximately nineteen percent of pedestrian deaths.
  • In 2015, thirteen percent of all pedestrians were injured to some degree as a result of automobile traffic.
  • Of the pedestrians that suffer fatalities, seventy-one percent die when crossing at non-intersections versus nineteen percent that die at a pedestrian intersection.

Injuries that Can Result from a Pedestrian Accident

The injuries that result from a pedestrian accident vary in their severity depending on various factors, especially how fast the car is going at the time of impact. While every pedestrian accident case is different, there are some general commonalities in regards to injuries among each pedestrian accident case. Some of the most common injuries include:

  • Head trauma
  • Broken bones
  • Fractured bones
  • Internal bleeding
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Abrasions and bruising
  • Death

These injuries not only result in emotional distress, but they can also lead to overwhelming medical bills. Pedestrian accidents can cause hospitalization, long-term medical care, and even physical therapy. It is no surprise that medical expenses in the United States are costly. If you are the victim of a pedestrian accident, you shouldn’t have to worry about the financial burden an injury can have.

If you or someone you love has been injured as a pedestrian in Washington, DC, a lawyer that is experienced with successfully defending the rights of DC accident victims may be able to help you. The sooner you enlist the help of a good lawyer, the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights and getting you the compensation you deserve.

For a highly rated pedestrian accident lawyer in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation with no obligations.

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