If you’re one of the millions of Americans who enjoys walking for relaxation or exercise, you may have heard distressing facts about accidents that happen between cars and pedestrians. Across the U.S., more than 11 pedestrians lose their lives every day in crashes with motor vehicles. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, pedestrian/vehicle accidents account for 12% of the crash deaths on our nation’s roads. The IIHS confirms that those fatalities are more likely to happen in urban areas. If you or someone you love have been hurt in a pedestrian/motor vehicle crash, you’ve already been through an upsetting and frightening experience. You need to know what to do next.
If you need to speak to a Washington D.C. Pedestrian Accident Attorney, please contact the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC to discuss your rights. We will work to answer your questions and to fight for the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses. If you’re a resident of D.C. or Maryland and you’ve been hurt in an accident, a free copy of Matt Kaiser’s book, Rules of the Road, can be yours. Request it online.
When a motorist’s carelessness or negligence leaves you injured, the choices you make are important. You’ll want to know what your options are and what the consequences of each might be.
Washington D.C. Personal Injury Attorney Matt Kaiser has seen the research from IIHS and other organizations, which confirms what you probably already know – that pedestrians are at increasing risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.
We understand that the injuries you sustain as a pedestrian can be catastrophic when you’re hit by a car, truck or other vehicle. The larger the vehicle and the faster its speed, the more severe injuries are likely to be. Because pedestrians are likely to strike bumpers, windshields and other hard surfaces when a car crashes into them, broken bones are a commonly seen injury. Since pedestrians have no protection against the force of a moving vehicle, multiple fractures can occur, along with deep cuts and lacerations, and damage to soft tissue that may include organ injuries. Some serious injuries can leave victims with the heartbreak of permanent brain damage and paralysis.
Research confirms that older individuals are more likely to die from pedestrian/motor vehicle crash injuries than their younger counterparts are. In the District of Columbia, 14 pedestrians lose their lives in a year’s time. In Maryland, the figure is 113 people per year. That accounts for 21% of the deaths that occur due to motor vehicle crashes.
Car accidents are frightening, especially when your injuries are serious and your future is in question. Insurance companies may tell you that you don’t need a lawyer, but take time to learn about the real issues involved. You can get answers to the most often asked questions about accidents on Matt Kaiser’s website.
For any other questions about a claim for compensation, call the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. If you aren’t able to come to us, Attorney Kaiser will meet with you at the hospital or at your home. Your choice of an attorney is an important one. The Kaiser Law Firm PLLC offers you a strong advocate who is dedicated to your best interests and to helping you understand your options. You pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC at 800-976-9215
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