When you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a pedestrian, some laws protect you. As a pedestrian, you could have been struck by a motor vehicle, suffered injuries walking on a roadway, in a parking lot or on private property, and you may have suffered injuries in a sidewalk accident.
It can be devastating for the pedestrian that is involved in an accident, and the injuries suffered can be serious. This can place financial stress on the injured victim, when they have suffered serious injuries, due to:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation, therapy and nursing care
- Loss of wages
- A lengthy recovery time
- Living costs, without the normal income
- Future medical costs
These financial issues, along with pain and suffering can cause the injured pedestrian stress and slow the healing process. Legal representation is a way for the injured pedestrian to have their rights to receive compensation and it is crucial to seek legal help as soon as possible. Evidence can deteriorate, which can mean recovering a lower settlement amount. The Santa Monica pedestrian accident attorneys at Ehline have the years of experience in successfully representing injured victims and the injured pedestrian.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Annual pedestrian accident statistics are released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. These statistics show that over 78,000 pedestrians are injured by motor vehicles every year and there are thousands of pedestrian accidents that do not involve traffic accidents.
Ehline protects pedestrians rights after they have suffered injuries as the result of an accident. So whether it was a motor vehicle-related injury or a non-motor vehicle accident, it remains irrelevant. When a pedestrian accident occurs, negligent drivers can be held accountable for their actions. Also, property owners and other entities can be held responsible when the injuries happen in a sidewalk or roadway accident. Usually, they can sue for improper maintenance. Our Santa Monica pedestrian accident attorneys can help you in recovering the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering and the damages that have been caused by the injury.
