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The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that each year nearly 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle accidents. Construction or other debris, poor maintenance, sidewalk or parking lot defects, or other drivers are some of the causes of pedestrian accidents. Drivers are responsible for watching for pedestrians on or near roadways at all times. A pedestrian accident attorney protects the rights of personal injury victims and their families in Oregon. Whether you’re seeking compensation for a wrongful death case or for injuries from an accident, our legal team has the expertise to represent you.
Why do pedestrian accidents occur?
Most often these accidents occur because of a collision with a car or other type of vehicle. This can happen on sidewalks, in parking lots, alleys, driveways, crosswalks, school zones, or intersections. Distracted drivers, drivers who are speeding, or impaired drivers frequently miss traffic signals or signs, and fail to see pedestrians before it is too late. A pedestrian accident attorney holds negligent drivers liable for their actions.
Depending on the speed of the vehicle, a pedestrian’s injuries can include: broken bones, concussions, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, or severe brain injuries. These injuries can lead to permanent disability, a coma, or loss of consciousness or wrongful death. A pedestrian accident lawsuit will help recover lost wages, lost earnings potential, and medical bills.
How Does a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Prove Negligence in a Pedestrian Accident Case?
To establish negligence in this type of accident, the injured person, also known as the plaintiff, must prove that the person at fault, or the defendant:
- Failed to fulfill their legal duty through action or inaction
- Owed a legal duty to the plaintiff under the circumstances at hand
- Caused an accident or injury involving the plaintiff
- Injured or harmed the plaintiff as a result of those things
Potentially liable parties include the party responsible for maintaining the road, parking lot, or sidewalk where the accident occurred as well as the driver of a vehicle that struck said pedestrian.
To discuss your case with a pedestrian accident attorney in Portland today, call 503-919-1315.
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