Northern California Pedestrian Car Accident Attorneys
Northern California Car vs. Pedestrian Accident Injuries
After a Northern California pedestrian accident, victims often wonder who is responsible for their injuries, and whether or not they are entitled to compensation. Every accident is different, with unique circumstances and contributing factors. Both pedestrians and motorists have a responsibility to pay attention and look out for each other. While some car vs. pedestrian accidents are caused by careless pedestrians who "jaywalk" or dart across the street without looking both ways, the majority of auto versus pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent motorists who are either speeding, distracted, or simply not paying attention.
If a negligent motorist is responsible for a car vs. pedestrian accident, he may be liable for the victim's medical care costs, lost earnings due to not being able to work, and pain and suffering. If a pedestrian accident is caused by a poorly designed intersection or defective traffic signal, the city or county responsible for the design and maintenance of the intersection may be liable. Regardless of whether a car vs. pedestrian accident is caused by a negligent driver, a dangerous intersection, or another negligent party, the Northern California pedestrian injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger help injured pedestrians recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to.
Types of Car vs. Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Even at relatively low speeds, a car striking a pedestrian can cause serious injury or even death. The injuries sustained in a car vs. pedestrian accident are often very serious and may result in lifelong disability. At Estey Bomberger, we have represented victims of car vs. pedestrian accidents with life-changing injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Blunt force trauma injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Multiple broken bones
- Amputation/dismemberment injuries
Common Causes of Car vs. Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians, especially children and elderly people, are vulnerable to serious injury or death from a car vs. pedestrian accident. Some of the more common ways that negligent drivers cause injury and death to pedestrian accidents include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving too fast
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Driving while distracted
- Driving onto a sidewalk
- Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk;
Maximum Compensation for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
When injuries are serious, your future quality of life may depend on the outcome of your personal injury claim. Choosing the right attorney to handle your case, a lawyer with skills, experience, and the proven ability to get results, can mean the difference between full and fair compensation, and no compensation at all. To learn more about your legal rights and how to recover the maximum compensation you may be entitled to for a car vs. pedestrian accident, contact the northern California personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger for a free consultation.
Why Choose Estey Bomberger?
At Estey Bomberger, our knowledgeable Northern California personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for victims of car vs. pedestrian accidents (see our case results). We fight for our clients' rights so that they receive nothing less than the maximum possible settlement or verdict. We work with the best expert witnesses, accident reconstructionists, and other professionals to ensure success in your case. Contact us anytime to discuss your potential claim; our personal injury attorneys are available 24 days a day, seven days a week to answer your questions.