Being involved in an auto accident is frightening, but being hit by a car when you are most vulnerable can be catastrophic. While anyone can be hit by a car while walking or entering/exiting their vehicle, the most common victims of pedestrian accidents are children who are walking to school or home from school and elderly persons who are crossing the road. Often, pedestrian accidents occur when drivers are looking at traffic and fail to pay attention to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Pedestrian accidents are almost always serious, but can be even more catastrophic when the driver of the car is going fast. Leg injuries are the most common injuries associated with pedestrian accidents and can include:
- Torn tendons
- Torn cartilage
- Fractures
- Broken bones
- Dislocation
Other injuries can occur in pedestrian accidents, especially if the victim was thrown into the air upon impact. These injuries include:
- Head trauma
- Brain injury
- Broken bones
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injury
- Injury to internal organs
- Death
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a pedestrian accident, you are likely facing substantial medical expenses. These expenses can financially drain your family. Grogan & Souto, P.C. are available now to help you file a claim against those responsible for your injuries to cover your medical expenses, pain and suffering.
We believe that those whose negligent actions contributed to or caused your injuries should be held responsible. Call us today to discuss your injuries and begin moving forward with your life. (845) 294-6155.