Pedestrians Rights and Liability Issues
Even when on foot, a person sharing the roadway with other motor vehicles has rights. The basis for liability in pedestrian accidents is negligence, a concept that requires all individuals to exercise reasonable care. To recover compensation, you need to prove that the at-fault motorist breached this legal duty. In incidents involving people who are walking, examples of negligence include:
- Speeding
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk
- Texting, talking on the phone, and other forms of distracted driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Disregarding traffic signals
Your rights as a pedestrian stem from the same laws that apply to other traffic-related accidents, so your first step in the legal process will be filing a claim with the responsible driver’s insurance company. If the insurer refuses to settle for a fair amount, you must go to court to recover compensation.
Monetary Damages for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents
Because motorized vehicles are so much larger, people on foot tend to suffer devastating injuries in pedestrian collisions. Traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, trauma to lower extremities, and damage to internal organs are common. Based upon the severe, catastrophic nature of these injuries, you can be sure that your losses will be considerable.
Our Walnut Creek pedestrian accident attorneys at Venardi Zurada LLP will fight to ensure you obtain sufficient compensation for your losses. We will seek amounts for:
- Costs for medical treatment
- Lost income, if you were unable to work because of your injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Losses that affect your quality of life
- Many more
Set Up a Consultation with a Walnut Creek Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
This summary of your rights and remedies is helpful, but it is a mistake to try and represent yourself after suffering injuries in a California pedestrian accident. For more information, please contact Venardi Zurada LLP to set up a free consultation with a member of our team. You can reach an attorney by calling 833-893-6763 or contact us online.
