Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2007, 4,654 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. The administration also reports that nearly 70,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic accidents in 2007. To put it into better perspective, on average:
- a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 113 minutes
- a pedestrian is injured in a traffic crash every 8 minutes
Traffic accidents involving pedestrians may be due to several factors, including the weather, the time of day, drug or alcohol use, heavy traffic, failure to yield, and driver distractions. If you were involved in a pedestrian accident that resulted in wrongful death or catastrophic injury including, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis or any life-threatening injury, the pedestrian accident attorneys at Fineberg Gresham are here to help.
Why Choose a Fineberg Gresham Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Fineberg Gresham attorneys offer free consultations and one-on-one attention to every victim. Our experienced accident attorneys also operate on a “results without risk” basis; no fees are assessed until a favorable settlement is achieved. In addition, our attorneys have years of valuable experience working with accident and catastrophic injury victims. They can provide the expertise you need during the legal process and to receive the compensation you deserve.
The Legal Process for Pedestrian Accident Lawsuits
Finding the right pedestrian accident lawyer, filing the lawsuit, and reaching the final trial and verdict can be stressful and a long journey. We are here to make it simple and help you through the legal process with the least amount of burden as possible. We have detailed the steps below:
- Filing a complaint: If a settlement cannot be reached, your pedestrian accident attorney will file a lawsuit.
- Discovery: An investigation into the facts of the case will be conducted by all parties involved in the pedestrian accident lawsuit.
- Pretrial Hearings: The judge meets with the parties and reviews evidence that is to be presented and suggests a settlement amount or appoints a neutral third party to conduct arbitration.
- Mediation: A neutral third party helps both parties try to come to an agreement.
- The Final Trial: A case is taken to trial when both parties cannot agree on a settlement.
Working through the time-consuming details and steps of the legal process involved with filing a lawsuit can be overwhelming for many victims. Our accident attorneys can ease you through the process and ultimately provide peace for you and your loved ones. Contact the pedestrian accident attorneys at Fineberg Gresham for a free case evaluation.