Pedestrian Injuries

If you or a loved one were injured by an automobile while walking on the sidewalk or crossing the street, the lawyers at Klaproth Law can help you recover.

Pedestrians always have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked.  Further, a motorist has a duty to warn an individual on the highway, or in close proximity to it, who is apparently unaware of the automobile, or one who the motorist reasonably anticipates will come into his or her way.  Moreover, he fact that a pedestrian comes into the path of an automobile suddenly and in such close proximity that the motorist cannot stop and avoid hitting the pedestrian does not excuse a motorist who is driving at an unreasonable speed under the circumstances. 

Through witness statements and investigation of the accident scene, our DC accident lawyers will establish the negligence of the driver by establishing what the driver did wrong, which can include:

• Failing to look when backing up or pulling out
• Running a red light or stop sign
• Striking a pedestrian while in the crosswalk
• Failing to yield when turning
• Speeding
• Distracted driving (cell phones, texting, etc.)
• Encroaching on a bike lane

Our DC and Philadelphia personal injury lawyers will work to maximize your recovery.  If you have suffered an injury as a pedestrian car accident and you would like to learn more how you can recover, please contact Klaproth Law for a free, confidential consultation