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Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyers

Your Pedestrian Accident Advocates

Pedestrian accidents can occur when you least expect them, turning a routine stroll or daily errand into a life-altering event.

At Slaughter & Lupton Law, PLLC we recognize the frequency and severity of these incidents and the profound impact they have on victims. Slaughter and Lupton have decades of experience in litigating pedestrian accident cases in Virginia and North Carolina courts. The Slaughter & Lupton Law, PLLC team is dedicated to providing support and legal guidance during this challenging time, offering a complimentary initial consultation to assess your case.

Here for you when you need it most.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian accidents often result from the negligence of drivers.

Common actions by drivers that lead to harm to pedestrians include:

Distracted driving
Aggressive driving
Speeding
Failing to yield
Ignoring pedestrians
Ignoring pedestrian crossing signs
Ignoring traffic signals or attempting to “beat the light”
Driving under the influence
Making unsafe turns
Ignoring traffic laws

Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents

The injuries sustained by pedestrians vary based on the type and severity of the accident.

Common injuries include:

Cuts and lacerations
Fractured and broken bones
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Back injuries
Spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis
Internal injuries

Injuries to pedestrians are often more severe than other types of accidents. Usually in pedestrian accident injuries a motor vehicle collides with the pedestrian. Car, Truck, or SUV versus Human is no contest and the results can be life-threatening. Medical treatment is frequently necessary. Some injuries may have long-term or permanent consequences, taking years or never fully healing. In the most tragic situations, pedestrian accidents can lead to the death of a loved one.

In these heartbreaking circumstances, the family may have reasons to file a wrongful death claim.

Act Quickly

We know how overwhelming and traumatic it can be to experience an accident as a pedestrian.

Your health and well-being should be your top priority. Seeking immediate medical attention can aid in your recovery and guarantee that you receive the compensation you deserve.

In addition to focusing on your health, it’s also important to gather and document any evidence of the accident. This can be extremely beneficial in filing an insurance claim or pursuing legal action.

Pedestrian Accidents: Who Is Liable?

Pedestrians often face a hard road, legally speaking.

Both Virginia and North Carolina have specific laws governing the right of way between vehicles and pedestrians. Both states require pedestrians to cross in crosswalks or at intersections to have the right-of-way.

Often even when a pedestrian follows the traffic laws, a negligent driver will “blame the victim” arguing that the pedestrian “came out of nowhere,” or “didn’t yield to my vehicle!” Insurance carriers look for any reason they can to argue contributory negligence by the pedestrian.

Legally, the individuals responsible for causing the accident bear responsibility.

Potential Compensation in a Pedestrian Accident Injury Case

Following a pedestrian accident, there may be insurance available to cover your damages and provide you full compensation including compensation for your physical pain, mental anguish and emotional suffering, and financial losses.

Compensatory damages cover both economic (medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, etc.) and non-economic damages (pain & suffering, emotional distress, etc.).

Hiring a Pedestrian Accident Attorney

If you were injured due to a negligent driver, contact the lawyers with decades of litigation experience representing pedestrians injured by vehicles.

Contact Slaughter & Lupton Law, PLLC today!

A Record of Experience and Professional Recognition

Our Team’s Experience Has Earned Recognition From Respected Legal Organizations

More Than $100 Million Secured for Clients

Every case is different, but our results demonstrate the experience and preparation we bring to personal injury cases.

$1,600,000 Car Accident
Settlement for vehicle accident involving serious groin and shoulder injuries requiring surgeries.
$750,000 Tractor-Trailer Collision
Settlement from a tractor-trailer collision resulting in a concussion/head injury in North Carolina.
$535,000 Parking Lot Collision
Norfolk jury verdict on exacerbation/aggravation of preexisting condition from parking lot collision.
$495,000 Commercial Vehicle Accident
Settlement from a rear-end automobile collision by a commercial vehicle.
$450,000 Premises Liability
Settlement from fall on outside defective stair at vacation rental home resulting in surgery for broken leg/ankle in Outer Banks, North Carolina.
$400,000 Pedestrian Accident
Settlement for pedestrian hit by a truck resulting in pelvic fractures causing bilateral hip pain and hematomas/seromas to lower legs in North Carolina.

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