In the United States, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every two hours and injured every eight minutes. (NHTSA 2020 Traffic Safety Fact Sheet). In any collision with a moving vehicle, the pedestrian typically suffers the vast majority of injuries and damage. A pedestrian is 1.5 times more likely to be killed from a collision than occupants in a vehicle. If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident, it is essential that you seek legal representation to make sure your rights are protected.
The catastrophic injuries common in a pedestrian accident may leave you facing a lengthy hospital stay and prevent you from working or enjoying time with your loved ones. Such injuries may permanently affect your way of living and enjoyment of life. You will need a skilled personal injury attorney to recover any available damages, including medical bills, lost wages and earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
When injured as a pedestrian, there may be more than one party responsible. While the driver of the vehicle is likely responsible for the accident, it is also possible to hold the party who maintained the sidewalks, road, or street lights responsible for the accident. Pyle Law has the experience and resources necessary to navigate this complicated process and help you recover for your losses.
At Pyle Law, our experienced Kansas pedestrian accident attorney will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine if it was caused by a negligent driver or any other responsible party, and then work to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Your initial consultation is free and with no obligation. You will pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your claim.
A pedestrian is anyone walking on the road, sidewalk, or crossing a street. Whether you are walking to work or simply through a parking lot, you are at risk of getting hit by a driver and suffering serious injuries.
Walking can be a healthy and desirable mode of transportation, but almost one thousand people got hit while walking in Kansas in recent years. Of those reported accidents, many needed medical attention for serious injuries, and 28 pedestrians did not survive.
If drivers do not obey all traffic safety laws, watch for pedestrians, or get distracted, a car accident and serious injuries are likely to occur. When a negligent driver causes you injuries as a pedestrian, that driver should be liable for all your losses.
There are several things both the pedestrian and others using a road or street can do to avoid pedestrian accidents. For pedestrians, some of the things one can do include the following:
For drivers, here are some of the things you can do to avoid hitting or running over a pedestrian:
Pedestrian accidents can occur anywhere there are vehicles and people but the most common areas where pedestrian accidents occur in Kansas include the following areas or places:
If you are not seriously injured, you should first contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who can advise you on what you would need to do next to best protect your rights and make sure those who have caused you injury are held responsible for compensating you for your injuries. Some of the things we will advise you to do immediately after the accident include the following:
Yes. You may think you do not need a pedestrian accident attorney, but when you are injured as a pedestrian, there are many legal steps that must be taken to make sure you get the right compensation for your injuries. For example, there may be more than one party responsible. While the driver of the vehicle is likely responsible for the accident, it is also possible to hold the party who maintained the sidewalks, road, or street lights responsible for the accident. Thom Pyle has the experience and resources necessary to navigate this complicated process and help you recover from your losses.
At Pyle Law, our experienced Kansas pedestrian accident attorney will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine if it was caused by a negligent driver or any other responsible party, and then work to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Your initial consultation is free and with no obligation. You will pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your claim.