A pedestrian accident can cause devastating injuries. When a person walking is struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, bus, rideshare vehicle, or commercial vehicle, there is nothing to protect them from the force of impact. The result can be emergency medical care, surgery, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, long-term pain, disability, or wrongful death.
BHL Accident Lawyers represents pedestrians injured by negligent drivers and unsafe conditions. Our firm helps injured victims and families pursue compensation for medical bills, future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the long-term impact of serious injuries.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve disputed fault. Insurance companies may claim the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk, entered traffic too quickly, ignored a signal, or caused the accident. These claims must be challenged with evidence.
If you or a loved one was hit while walking, BHL Accident Lawyers can review your case and explain your legal options during a free consultation.
Pedestrian accident cases are often severe because the injured person has no seat belt, airbag, helmet, or vehicle frame for protection. Even a low-speed impact can cause serious harm when a pedestrian hits the hood, windshield, pavement, curb, or another object.
These cases may involve emergency treatment, hospitalization, orthopedic injuries, head trauma, rehabilitation, time away from work, and permanent limitations. In the most serious cases, the pedestrian may suffer a catastrophic injury or die from the crash.
Pedestrian accident claims also require careful investigation because drivers and insurance companies may try to shift blame. A strong case should examine the driver’s conduct, visibility, traffic signals, crosswalks, road design, vehicle speed, witness statements, video footage, and medical evidence.
BHL Accident Lawyers helps injured pedestrians build claims that show how the accident happened and how the injuries changed their lives.
Insurance companies often try to blame pedestrians. They may argue that the injured person crossed outside a crosswalk, ignored a traffic signal, was distracted, stepped into traffic, wore dark clothing, or failed to avoid the vehicle.
These arguments do not automatically defeat a claim. The facts matter.
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BHL Accident Lawyers investigates the evidence and works to challenge unfair blame against injured pedestrians.
You may still have a claim even if you were partly at fault. Pedestrian accident cases can involve shared responsibility. If more than one party contributed to the crash, the percentage of fault assigned to each party can affect the amount recovered.
Insurance companies may use shared fault arguments to reduce the value of a claim. BHL Accident Lawyers reviews the evidence and works to reduce unfair fault assignments.
If you were injured in an accident or at work, you do not have to figure out the legal process alone.
Belal Hamideh Law offers free case evaluations so you can understand your rights, your options, and the best next step.
Contact Belal Hamideh Law today to speak with a California injury lawyer about your case.