Pedestrian Accidents

There is a reason speed limits are lowered in school zones. Most pedestrian accidents occur in these areas before and after school.

Of course, pedestrian accidents occur at other times of the day too, and regardless of the time they are almost always tragic resulting in serious injury and so many times death.

Whether the accident occurs while you are walking, skateboarding, or riding a bicycle, your injuries, or the injuries of a deceased loved one, should be paid by the driver responsible for the accident. In situations where weather conditions, road signs, or other external factors led to the accident, a school district or town government may be liable too.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Investigation
Many accidents are investigated by organizations independent of the police. This is especially true in cases where trucking companies or commercial enterprises are involved. If you are in a situation where an accident investigator contacts you, retain an attorney before you sign anything. It is also recommended that you not tell the investigator too much information before speaking with an attorney.

While in most cases these investigations are simply routine, it would be a shame for you to lose out on your right to payment because of an investigator who is biased on the side of the other party. It is not uncommon for plaintiff attorneys to also conduct an accident investigation to ensure findings represent the situation accurately.