Virginia Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Pedestrian accidents happen for a variety of reasons and can be one of the most serious types of personal injuries. Accidents that involve pedestrians and vehicles can result in very serious injuries with life altering consequences, or even death. Since 2010, more than 20,000 pedestrians and bicyclists have been injured in traffic crashes in Virginia, and over 700 have been killed. Pedestrians don’t have the safety advantages that vehicles offer, and while only 1.3% of all crashes in Virginia in 2017 involved pedestrians, 13.5% were fatal. Under Virginia law, if you have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another party you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and other expenses.At Trost Law Group, our personal injury attorneys have been successfully representing pedestrian accident victims in Virginia for over 35 years. We combine time-tested skill and trial experience along with an unwavering commitment to our clients to seek the maximum compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident and have questions about your case, contact us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- Distracted Driving
- Excessive Speed
- Reckless or Careless Driving
- Improper Passing
- Failure to Yield the Right of Way
- Failure to Obey Traffic Laws
- Driving Under the Influence
Crashes involving pedestrians
Pedestrian accidents happen in many different ways with corresponding injuries that vary from cuts and bruises to traumatic brain injury and even death. Listed are the most recent pedestrian accident injury statistics for the state of Virginia in 2017.
Pedestrian/Vehicle
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Pedestrian Injuries
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Pedestrian Fatalities
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Alcohol Related Fatalities
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What Damages Can I Recover?
Pedestrian accident injury victims have the right to seek both economic and non-economic compensation if they have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another person. These include past and future medical costs, pain and suffering, lost current and future wages and other expenses based on their injuries.