Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are common and can happen to anyone. Pedestrian accidents can occur due to:

• Lack of driver’s attention
• Drunk driving
• Not following the rules of the road
• Jay walking
• Poor lighting or poor weather

Pedestrian accidents may lead to injuries such as:

• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Broken bone
• And other catastrophic injuries or orthopaedic injuries

If you have been a victim of a pedestrian accident, contact Yu Law Firm for a free no-obligation consultation.

If, as an injured pedestrian, you do not have any car insurance, there is a priority of insurance which needs to be explored in order to determine who will provide coverage for the accident benefit portion of the claim.

The first things to do after you’ve been hit by a car, as a pedestrian, is to seek medical attention and speak with the police. The next thing to do is to call Yu Law Firm.

If you are in the hospital and cannot commute to our office, we would be pleased to visit you at your home or hospital.

Insurance company’s representatives will also likely try to visit you at the hospital to put an end to your case before it starts. Do not let them take advantage of you before you fully know your rights and what benefits you are entitled to. It is important to make informed decisions, as consequences of wrong decisions could be irreversible.

Our office works with the best forensic engineers to re-create the accident scene to better understand the mechanics as to how the accident took place. If you or a loved one has been hit by a car, do not hesitate to call Yu Law Firm to know your rights and what compensation you may be entitled to.