Pedestrians are incredibly vulnerable on the roadway, and any collision with a vehicle can result in severe injuries. At Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C., our team is here to help if you need a Courtland, Virginia, pedestrian accident attorney. If you or somebody you love has sustained a pedestrian accident injury caused by the negligent actions of another driver, you should be compensated for your losses. Our team has the resources necessary to fully investigate these claims and to make sure that you are properly cared for.
According to data available from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, we can see that there were 1,242 total pedestrian crashes reported in the Commonwealth during the latest reporting year. Out of these incidents, there were 114 total fatalities, which accounted for 13.5% of all traffic fatalities that year. Additionally, there were 1,186 total pedestrian injuries as a result of these collisions.
When we look at this data, we can see that the vast majority of pedestrian crashes result in some sort of injury or fatality when a vehicle is involved. The average passenger vehicle weighs around 4,000 pounds, and pedestrians have no protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into them.
The Courtland pedestrian accident lawyers at Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. regularly help clients who have sustained severe injuries as a result of these incidents. This includes:
Our attorneys also understand that pedestrian accident victims are likely to suffer from a range of emotional and psychological trauma as a result of the incident. This can lead to long-lasting feelings of anxiety, fear, stress, and depression. It is not uncommon for pedestrian crash victims to suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our goal is to recover full compensation for our clients, including compensation to cover their traumatic injuries as well as their unseen emotional and psychological injuries.
It is important to understand that pedestrian crash victims have a limited amount of time to file a claim in these cases. First, most pedestrian accident cases will be resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, the insurance carriers have very strict reporting deadlines, and a claim needs to be filed within a day or two after the accident occurs. Additionally, the personal injury statute of limitations in Virginia is two years from the date an injury occurs. Failing to file these claims within this timeframe will result in the victim being unable to recover the compensation they are entitled to.
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury in a pedestrian crash caused by the negligence of another driver in the Courtland area, turn to the team at Randall, Page & Bruch, P.C. for help as soon as possible. We have years of experience helping injury victims throughout Virginia recover the compensation they need for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need a Courtland pedestrian accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 757-742-6115.
