San Francisco Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

Helping Injured Pedestrians Recover After Serious Accidents

San Francisco agencies have long been trying to improve conditions for pedestrians in the city. Whether you are walking for exercise, to explore and sightsee, or as your main transportation to and from work, you should feel safe doing so. Unfortunately, pedestrians continue to make up a significant percentage of traffic-related fatalities each year, and many more people sustain serious injuries in pedestrian accidents. 

In many situations, injured pedestrians have the ability to hold another party – such as a driver – accountable for their injuries. However, the process of obtaining compensation can be challenging, especially when your focus should be on your physical recovery. Let a San Francisco pedestrian injury attorney from The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. handle your injury claim for you. Contact us today so we can begin protecting your rights. 

Injuries and Losses to Pedestrians 

Motorists have steel vehicle frames, seat belts, airbags, and other safety features that work to prevent injuries in collisions. Even cyclists and motorcyclists have helmets to reduce the chances of head trauma in a crash. Pedestrians, on the other hand, usually have nothing to protect them from the impact of a motor vehicle. This means that pedestrians often sustain particularly serious – and often life-changing – injuries in accidents. 

Some of the more common injuries that pedestrians sustain include:

1. Spinal cord injury (SCI)
2. Head trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
3. Fractures
4. Soft tissue injuries
5. Back and neck injuries
6. Internal injuries

Often, pedestrians suffer the impact of a vehicle as well as the impact of hitting the ground or another object. Multiple injuries are common in pedestrian crashes, which can only lengthen the recovery time and increase treatment needs and expenses. Severe injuries can result in  many losses, such as:

1. Medical bills
2. The estimated costs of future treatment
3. Lost income from missed work
4. Lost future income if you cannot return to work
5. Physical and mental pain and suffering
6. Permanent disability or disfigurement

If someone else was responsible for causing your accident, they should also be responsible for compensating you for your losses. 

Liability for Pedestrian Injuries

In many cases, drivers are responsible for crashing into pedestrians. Drivers can make many mistakes on the road that can lead to a collision with someone who is walking, including:

1. Distracted driving
2. Failing to follow traffic and walk signals
3. Failure to yield to crosswalks when necessary
4. Speeding
5. Impaired driving
6. Aggressive driving

If a driver was negligent, an injured pedestrian can file a claim against that driver’s auto insurance policy. The claim should seek full compensation for all of the pedestrian’s past and future losses, which should be calculated by an experienced attorney. Your attorney can then handle all insurance negotiations and take further legal action if needed to protect your rights. 

Seek Assistance from a San Francisco Pedestrian Injury Lawyer Right Away

The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. represents clients injured in many types of accidents, and we can assist you and your family in obtaining the compensation you deserve moving forward. Contact us online or call (415) 433-0444 for a free case evaluation.