Detroit Pedestrian Accidents Attorneys
Pedestrians are entitled to the same rights as drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. Certainly, pedestrians have a right to safety while obeying traffic laws and walking to and from destinations. In fact, pedestrians always have the right-of-way, and vehicles must yield to them when crossing the street.
However, despite having the right-of-way, a number of pedestrians in Detroit are involved in accidents every year because of reckless drivers. If this happened to you, the legal process can seem daunting. We want to encourage you not to let that deter you from exploring your possibilities because gaining monetary compensation for your injuries and losses can help prevent this accident from ruining your finances. Fortunately, the Detroit pedestrian accident attorneys of Detroit Personal Injury Attorneys can help victims better understand the legal options that may be available to them if this should occur. To set up a free consultation, call (248) 948-9696 or fill out the email form on our website.
Do I Need a Pedestrian Accident Attorney?
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident because of a reckless driver, you are likely eligible for compensation for your injuries. As a pedestrian, you always have the right-of-way, and if a driver does not respect that and hits you, you have the right to take legal action to hold them accountable. With the help of an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, you will be able to build a case for why you are owed compensation, and in doing so you are also forcing the driver to recognize their own mistakes. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills, pain and suffering, physical therapy, property damages, coverage for the time taken off of work, and more. Set up a free consultation to see if any of these forms of compensation could apply to your situation. You are also more likely to receive the full compensation you ask for if you have an attorney on your side to defend your reasoning, so it would be in your best interest to hire a pedestrian accident attorney to help establish and defend your case.
If you want to pursue legal action for a pedestrian accident, we highly recommend that you retain legal counsel. An attorney will be able to ensure that your case is as strong as possible, and they won’t let you lose without a fight. Personal injury attorneys hate to see people be wronged by other reckless individuals, and we will always do our best to defend those who need to be defended. Additionally, if you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you should not have to spend your time fighting legal battles for yourself. You were badly injured, which affects not only your body but also many other aspects of your life such as your ability to work and enjoy life as you once did. You should be able to focus on your recovery and trust that your attorney has your back. Take the time you need to heal, and let us handle all of the complicated legal issues that may arise.
Why Should I Choose Detroit Personal Injury Attorneys?
Here at Detroit Personal Injury Attorneys, we have been defending victims of personal injury cases since we first opened our doors in 1990. We are dedicated to serving the people of the state of Michigan, and we always put our clients first. One of our dedicated and experienced attorneys is Jordan S. Vahdat, who received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Eastern Michigan University and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas. He selflessly advocates for his clients, and thoroughly enjoys serving the people of Detroit. Joseph M. Pascuzzi, Esq. is another of our talented personal injury attorneys, and he received both his bachelor’s degree and his J.D. from universities in Michigan (from Central Michigan University and Wayne State University Law School, respectively). He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1986, so he has been doing this job for over three decades.
We are also proud to say that as a firm, we have won over $350 million in verdicts and settlements over the years, and we did it all for you, the people of Detroit. We have succeeded in many personal injury cases, both big and small. No matter how large we think your payout could be, we promise to treat your case with the highest level of care and compassion. Personal injury cases can be complicated, messy, and stressful, but here at Detroit Personal Injury Attorneys, we want to make the process as easy as possible. We will work our hardest to ensure everything runs smoothly, and we also run on a contingency fee basis, so we do not get paid until you have won your case. Because we don’t earn anything until we have helped you achieve your desired result, you can ensure that we truly are approaching your case with success on our minds.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents can occur in a number of ways, but most of them are due to the reckless actions of drivers. In fact, many pedestrian accidents occur because of a driver:
- Runs a red light/stop sign
- Fails to yield the right-of-way
- Fails to use mirrors / check blind spots
- Veers into bike lane/walking path
- Speeds through school zones/residential areas
- Speeds in parking lots
- Commits generally reckless behavior
All of the above actions can easily cause an innocent pedestrian in Detroit, like yourself, to be involved in an accident and injured as a result. But many victims also have possible legal options that might result in financial compensation.
Accidents can often occur because drivers are not paying attention to or do not respect who has the right-of-way. The risk of this behavior is especially high when drivers are in a hurry and fail to drive with the caution that everyone else on the road expects. No matter the reasons or circumstances, a driver who hits a pedestrian who has the right-of-way should be held accountable for their mistakes. It’s not fair to gravely injure someone and potentially change their life forever and be able to move on without any consequences.
We have laws such as speed limits, coming to full stops at stop signs, and the requirement to obey all traffic signs to ensure that our city is as safe as possible for ourselves, pedestrians, and other drivers. Police give out tickets for breaking these laws to enforce the fact that there are consequences for ignoring acting dangerously. They do this because if there were no traffic laws, it would be even more common for pedestrians to be injured. If you were injured because someone broke a traffic law, there should be more severe consequences than just a ticket, however, because their carelessness brought you pain and suffering, and you shouldn’t be obligated to front the costs for that on your own.
Contact a Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer in Detroit
If you were a pedestrian involved in an accident because of a reckless driver, then you could be due to financial compensation for your suffering. Don’t let a lack of time or an excess of stress be a reason to let the driver who hurt you get away without paying for your damages. We will work with you within circumstances that work for you, and we will help you achieve a better outcome than you could without the help of a lawyer. If you have any questions about your case, go ahead and schedule a free consultation to speak with an attorney about your case and the possibilities they see going forward. The attorneys of Detroit Personal Injury Attorneys can help Detroit victims evaluate their legal options in a pedestrian accident case and take action from there. Learn more about how we can help you today by calling our Detroit offices at (248) 948-9696.