Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries for victims, and it is important that those who cause these incidents are held accountable for their actions. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we are here to help if you need a Virginia pedestrian accident lawyer. We regularly help clients in the Courtland, Suffolk, and Emporia areas secure compensation after they have been injured due to the negligent actions of another person. Let our personal injury attorneys investigate your case so we can secure the compensation you need today.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there was 1,625 total pedestrian versus motor vehicle crashes during the latest reporting year of data available. Out of these incidents, there were:
Looking further into this data, we can see that 31 of the fatalities and 196 of the injuries occurred on rural roadways. However, 93 of these fatalities and 1,379 of the injuries occurred on urban roadways. The data clearly shows that pedestrians have much more at risk of sustaining serious injuries around urban roadway settings.
At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our pedestrian accident lawyers in Virginia regularly help clients who have sustained the following injuries:
Many of the pedestrian accidents that we help clients with occur due to mistakes made by a vehicle driver. This often includes:
Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely around pedestrians. In nearly all circumstances, drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians in or around the roadway.
If you or somebody you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of another party, contact an attorney about your case today. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., we have the resources and experience necessary to conduct a full investigation into your case and secure the compensation you need. This can include:
Pedestrian accident victims have a two-year statute of limitations with which to file a lawsuit against an alleged negligent party to recover compensation for their losses. Failure to file a lawsuit within this time frame will result in the victim being unable to recover the compensation they need.
We are proud to represent clients in the Courtland, Emporia, and Suffolk areas. When you need a pedestrian accident attorney in Virginia, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115.