Oregon Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer

Thousands of pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents each year, and tens of thousands are injured. When pedestrians have run-ins with motor vehicles, the results can be devastating. More often than not, pedestrian accidents lead to serious injury or death.

Luckily, the vast majority of pedestrian-related crashes are not the fault of the pedestrian but rather the negligent driver. Paul Galm is an experienced personal injury attorney and is ready to advocate on behalf of you or your loved one in regard to a pedestrian accident settlement.

Top Five Causes of Pedestrian Crashes:

• Drivers failing to yield at pedestrian crosswalks

• Drivers running stop signs or red lights

• Failure to maintain lane

• Speeding

• Inattentive and/or distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cell phone

Let’s Talk About Damages

When a car hits a pedestrian, there is a good chance the injuries will be severe and possibly fatal. The damages suffered in a pedestrian accident could include both economic and out-of-pocket costs, such as:

• Lost Wages

• Medical Charges

• General pain and suffering

• Non-economic losses

An Oregon pedestrian accident lawyer will help you identify your losses and put a monetary value on your injury. However, these charges have the potential to be reduced if the pedestrian also engaged in negligent behavior. This kind of behavior could be a distraction, wearing headphones, jaywalking, or being intoxicated. Alcohol or drug use by either the driver or the pedestrian can affect the outcome of these kinds of cases.

You’ve Experienced a Pedestrian Accident: What About Coverage?

If you or a loved one has been a victim of a pedestrian accident, there may be both medical and pain and suffering coverage through your car insurance policy. This is independent of whether or not the negligent driver has comparable car insurance or is driving uninsured.

If a pedestrian owns no-fault insurance on a vehicle, their policy will cover any injury resulting from a car accident. That’s true even if the pedestrian’s vehicle is not involved in the crash. Additionally, children and other non-drivers can be covered by the policies of family members living at the same residence. If the pedestrian affected or his or her family does not have any insurance, he or she is still covered by the insurance policy of the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident.

Reach Out Today

Pedestrian accidents can have serious physical effects and can result in complicated legal battles. If you or someone you know has been hit by a car, please do not wait to seek the counsel of a personal injury attorney. The pedestrian accident lawyers at Galm Law have been representing Oregonian pedestrian accident victims for over 20 years.

Together, we can make sure you receive the compensation you deserve for the trauma you or your loved one has endured. Contact us today to learn about your legal rights and your options following an accident. Let’s make sure you collect any relief to which you may be entitled so you and your loved ones can focus on the important things: rest and recovery.