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Your Caring Advocate After A Pedestrian Accident

When motor vehicles and pedestrians are in a collision, pedestrians are the most at risk of ending up with a serious injury. Even the most cautious pedestrian can be injured by negligent drivers on the road. If you or a loved one has been harmed in this way, you are entitled to seek compensation.

At Albiston Brannon & Gilbert, PLLC, our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys represent clients throughout Norfolk and Virginia Beach. We fight to hold the responsible party accountable for your injuries and help you move forward after your accident.

Understanding Virginia Pedestrian Accidents

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reported a total of 1,699 pedestrian accidents in 2023, a 15.1% increase from the year before. Of this number, there were 133 pedestrian fatalities and 1,658 pedestrian injuries, which were a 19.3% increase over 2022. The report also identified that a majority of pedestrian injuries occurred in urban areas, but there was a significant increase in pedestrian fatalities and injuries on rural Virginia roadways as well, indicating that pedestrians are at risk regardless of location.

Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:

  • Distracted driving: Driving distractions such as texting, eating, chatting with passengers or updating GPS can take a driver’s attention off the road for even a few seconds, which is often long enough to miss a pedestrian and cause an accident.
  • Speeding: When drivers speed, they risk losing control of their vehicle and being unable to stop in time, which puts pedestrians at risk of an accident.
  • Intersection accidents: Drivers who run a red light or stop sign may collide with a pedestrian crossing the street. Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks may also cause accidents at intersections.
  • Backing up accidents: When backing out of a parking spot or driveway, drivers who fail to carefully check their surroundings may hit a pedestrian walking behind their vehicle.
  • Walking on the side of the road: When sidewalks aren’t available, pedestrians may walk along the side of the road. However, this can put them at higher risk of an accident by drivers due to poor visibility or inclement weather conditions.

Any of these situations can result in a serious collision between motorists and pedestrians. When an accident occurs, Virginia pedestrians don’t have the added safety of a vehicle or airbags to protect them against the impact. Pedestrian accidents can cause severe personal injuries such as:

If you have been seriously injured as a pedestrian, you can fight to seek compensation. Our Norfolk pedestrian accident lawyers will help investigate the cause of your accident, collect necessary evidence and build a strong case against the negligent driver. We will seek maximum compensation that will cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and your pain and suffering.

Schedule A Consultation With Our Virginia Beach Lawyers Today

A serious injury can change your life in unexpected ways. Our compassionate attorneys are here to help advocate for you during such a difficult time so you can focus on your healing and recovery.

Call us at 757-346-1427 to discuss your case or send us an email online to get started.