Pedestrian Accident Attorneys | Pennsylvania & Tri-State Area
Pedestrians have zero protection when struck by a motor vehicle, making pedestrian accidents among the most devastating types of collisions. Victims frequently suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, and internal organ damage. At Siddons Law Firm, our pedestrian accident lawyers hold negligent drivers accountable and fight for maximum compensation. Call 610-255-7500 for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, run red lights or stop signs, make turns without checking for pedestrians, drive distracted by phones or other devices, speed through residential neighborhoods, drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or fail to see pedestrians in low-light conditions.
Pedestrian Rights in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law gives pedestrians the right of way in marked crosswalks and at intersections. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and exercise due care to avoid striking any pedestrian on the roadway. Even when a pedestrian crosses outside of a crosswalk, drivers have a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid a collision.
Recovering Compensation
Pedestrian accident victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and wrongful death in fatal cases. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law allows recovery even if the pedestrian was partially at fault, as long as their fault does not exceed 50%.
Contact Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Contact Siddons Law Firm at 610-255-7500 for a free consultation about your pedestrian accident case.