Des Moines Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Injured? Call Lowe Law Group for Legal Representation at (515) 497-8088.
When a pedestrian is hit by a negligent driver, the injuries are often
catastrophic, if not fatal. Unfortunately, these accidents are common,
especially because drivers can be easily distracted by their smartphones.
Our Des Moines pedestrian accident lawyer can help you pursue justice
and compensation if you were struck by a vehicle while legally walking
on or along a roadway or crosswalk.
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, we can help.
Contact Lowe Law Group today at (515) 497-8088 for a free case evaluation.
An Overview of Pedestrian Accidents
Being a pedestrian shouldn’t be a cause of fear. After all, even
children cross the street on their way to school. However, the simple
act of crossing the street tragically ends in thousands of injuries and
fatalities among pedestrians every year. The National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration estimates that a pedestrian is killed every 113
minutes and injured every 8 minutes. Driver negligence or recklessness
is often to blame for these accidents.
Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Intoxicated driving
- Distracted driving, such as texting while driving or looking at GPS
- Running red lights or turning at an intersection and hitting a pedestrian
in the crosswalk
- Speeding
- Obstructions in the path of the driver, such as parked cars, that make
it difficult to see a pedestrian
Pedestrian accident injuries are largely dependent on the speed of the
driver, the faster the vehicle is traveling, the higher the chance of
more severe injuries. Research shows that when a driver hits a pedestrian
at 20 miles per hour, their odds of survival are about 90%, but when hit
by a vehicle moving at 40 miles per hour, the survival rate drops to 20%.
Those who are injured in pedestrian accidents are left with mounting medical
bills, and in many cases, victims lose wages from taking time off work
to heal. Not to mention, being injured in a pedestrian accident is highly
traumatic for the survivor. You
do have legal recourse, though. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian
accident causing significant disruption to your life, we encourage you
to contact us for a free case evaluation, so you can recover damages from
the driver who caused your accident by filing an
injury claim. You may be eligible for reimbursement for medical bills related to the
accident, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
How Do I Prove Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?
While it may seem obvious to you that the driver who struck you was negligent,
you will need to take legal action in order to prove liability. It’s
important to save any documentation related to the accident, including
medical bills, police reports or documentation of the accident, eyewitness
statements, and/or photos of the scene. All of these pieces of evidence
will bolster your claim of the driver’s fault in your accident.
If you’ve been injured, our Des Moines pedestrian accident attorney
is here to help.
Contact us today for a free consultation at (515) 497-8088!
