My office has represented many injury victims who were struck by a car while crossing a street, or simply walking along the road. These injuries are almost always traumatic and frequently result in broken bones, head injuries, scars, etc. Providence has seen a recent surge in pedestrian accidents over the past couple of months including two pedestrians struck this weekend alone. Most recently, Stephen Petrick, 19 of Providence, was struck and hit by a vehicle while crossing a crosswalk near Providence College.
Pedestrian accidents can occur for a variety of reasons. Distracted driving may be one of the leading causes of the increase in pedestrian accident frequency. Distracted driving, most typically while using a smartphone to text, read emails, check Facebook or Twitter, is possibly the greatest danger on the road right now, more dangerous even than drunk driving. Drivers who use their smartphone while driving their vehicle are completely distracted for an average of 5 seconds at a time. That is sufficient time for a vehicle to travel several hundred feet.
If you or a loved one is struck by a vehicle while walking or crossing a street, it is absolutely imperative that you speak to an experienced personal injury attorney right away. Even though, pedestrians have little control over these types of accidents, insurance companies will look at every possible reason to find you at fault. If you have been injured in this type of accident, you will be entitled to medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
My office is ready to assist you! We will come to your home or hospital and get your case started within minutes of meeting with us. There is no fee unless we are successful in obtaining money for you.