Columbus Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Common Pedestrian Accidents

According to the Columbus Dispatch, pedestrian accidents are on the rise.

Whether it happens when you are crossing a busy intersection on High Street, in a Clintonville neighborhood, or late at night in the Short North, a pedestrian accident can happen anywhere in Columbus. And the injuries are often catastrophic and life-threatening.

Our Columbus pedestrian accident lawyers have years of experience and have seen many situations in which pedestrians suffered serious injuries. While every case is unique, some of the most common types of pedestrian accidents include:

• Intoxicated driving crashes – Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol pose a great danger to pedestrians. These drivers are often too slow to notice and react to pedestrians crossing the street.
• Failure to yield accidents – Drivers sometimes only look out for other cars and fail to notice people who travel on foot. Common examples of these situations include drivers leaving a driveway or turning onto another road.
• Driving too close to pedestrians – Sometimes reckless drivers don’t bother to provide space between themselves and pedestrians. This can happen where there are no sidewalks, or in busy pedestrian zones such as near the Ohio State University.
• Speeding – A driver who speeds will have a difficult time stopping if they don’t notice a pedestrian until it’s too late. Drivers must slow down for pedestrians, especially in school and work zones.

If you or a loved one incurred injuries in any of the above scenarios, contact our Columbus pedestrian accident lawyers right away.

Medical Care for Columbus Pedestrian Accidents

With considerable experience helping local injury victims, our Columbus lawyers will guide and assist you with documenting injuries and the medical costs after being struck by a car. We have strong relationships with the many excellent hospitals and trauma centers in Columbus, including:

• Ohio State University Hospital
• Mount Carmel
• OhioHealth
• Other local ERs

What Can Injured Pedestrians Recover?

Damages that you may be able to recover from the negligent party in your case include:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of consortium
• Disfigurement

Many people wonder if they can recover compensation if they hold some liability for the accident. Ohio’s negligence law allows you to recover, but your compensation will be reduced by your share of responsibility for the accident. You cannot recover if you are found to hold a majority of responsibility for your injuries.

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Our Columbus Attorneys Will

• Answer your questions and concerns
• Keep you updated during all stages of the process
• Obtain medical records about the extent of your injuries
• Identify the responsible party
• Determine the fair and full value of your damages
• Negotiate for maximum compensation
• Fight for everything you deserve in court if necessary