Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents caused by a negligent or careless driver are a severe risk to the public. These types of accidents have caused millions of dollars in medical damages. Lorraine Gingery can help you with your claim- be it caused by drunk driver, simple negligence, or other type of accident. She understands bicycle and pedestrian accidents can be much more serious and that confusion and inattention are the two main reasons that these types of accidents take place. Statistics show us that many of these accident victims are smaller children and the elderly.

Be aware that the driver's insurance company lawyers may even try to blame YOU for your injuries by claiming that YOUR negligence caused the accident. Be sure that the negligent parties are held responsible for medical and other financial damages related to your accident.

If you have involved in a pedestrian accident, DO NOT give a statement to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney. Seek medical attention right away and follow your doctors instructions. This is imperative as your health should be your number one concern. Another consideration, however, is that insurance industry adjusters frequently claim that if you didn’t seek treatment, for ANY reason, you must not have been hurt! Please do not let a lack of health insurance coverage keep you from seeking treatment. Call and ask me how I can help. 

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, there are so many variable to consider. The hospital bills can be enormous, simply because of the types of injuries one sustains when struck by an oncoming vehicle. Catastrophic type injuries are not uncommon in such cases.

This year, if the statistics are any indication at all, another 70,000 pedestrians will be injured in traffic related accidents, and 5,000 more will die. We also know from statistics that nearly half of those deaths will occur between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., when our children are on their way home from school. Teaching children to stay in the crosswalks is no guarantee of their safety, either. Negligent drivers are on the roads all throughout the day, every day.

Remember your CONSULTATION IS FREE! Please contact Lorraine Gingery to have all of your questions researched and answered.

Contact me for your legal matter today!

(916) 503-2266