When you walk around your neighborhood, you expect to be safe. Crosswalks, stop signs and traffic signals all help to protect you from vehicles in the roadway. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes ignore red lights or fail to stop at crosswalks. In these situations, pedestrians can be hit and may suffer serious injuries. The personal injury attorneys at Sherman Law Offices provide skilled legal representation to injured pedestrians and their families in the Woodstown area and throughout New Jersy in pursuing the compensation they deserve when they’re the victims of negligence.
Pedestrians can be hurt anywhere that people walk. From driveways and parking lots to sidewalks and crosswalks, there is always a possibility of danger from drivers of cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks hitting those on foot.
Some of the most common reasons for these accidents include:
Our firm holds all drivers accountable for dangerous behavior and helps victims of pedestrian accidents get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Those injured in hit-and-runs and other pedestrian accidents may suffer a variety of serious injuries. Broken bones are common, as are injuries to the hands, feet, back and neck. Many pedestrians hit their head during accidents. The head may impact a vehicle, the road or other surfaces. Traumatic brain injuries come in many forms and can range from a minor concussion to serious and debilitating forms of brain damage. Some pedestrians who suffer head injuries lapse into a coma and may never recover. Pedestrians may also be killed when they’re struck by vehicles. At Sherman Law Offices, our injury attorneys represent families in wrongful death lawsuits when they have lost a loved one to a pedestrian accident.
Depending on the jurisdiction, pedestrians may be able to recover their medical expenses from their own insurance company or the insurer of a family member or they may seek compensation from the driver who was at fault or that driver’s insurer. In most states, victims who have suffered serious injuries are able to recover damages in a lawsuit. These damages usually cover the cost of medical expenses, lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Compensation for mental anguish and physical pain are often awarded in a lawsuit or agreed upon in a settlement. Some states also allow for punitive damages when the driver at fault was intoxicated. The experienced personal injury litigators at our firm will help you understand your rights under New Jersey law and work to get you full, fair compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
At Sherman Law Offices, we provide responsive and reliable representation to injured pedestrians and victims of hit-and-run accidents in New Jersy. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to the negligence of a driver, we will seek the compensation you deserve. Call us at 856-769-5711 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Woodstown office.