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Northern California Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Bay Area – Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek
Hundreds of people are injured or killed every year while walking on California city streets and parkways. Injured walkers are entitled to seek compensation for their medical bills, lost income and other costs of an accident. At the Walnut Creek law firm of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook (CMS&C), our lawyers act for injured pedestrians. We help them obtain the compensation they deserve.
If you have been injured while walking on a public street, contact an attorney who can advise you about your rights and your options. Call CMS&C at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
The attorneys at CMS&C are known for their ability to build strong cases that get results. We are prepared to work hard on the client’s behalf. We strive to maximize a client’s recovery by sparing him or her the expense of a trial. However, if a trial is what it takes to secure fair payment for an injury or wrongful death, we are ready.
Examples of pedestrian accidents
Drivers are required to use more care and caution with pedestrians than they do with other vehicles. When they do not, accidents such as these are likely:
- Pedestrians hit in a crosswalk by a car or truck
- Pedestrians hit by a car that fails to stop before making right turn
- Pedestrians sideswiped by a car or truck traveling too close to the shoulder or sidewalk
- Children hit when getting off a school bus
- Elderly persons hit when pushing shopping carts in supermarket parking lot
Consequences of pedestrian accidents
Because they are entirely vulnerable, pedestrians are killed more often than people involved in car collisions. In addition to fatal accidents, they often suffer catastrophic injuries, such as spinal cord injury and brain injury.
Our approach to pedestrian accidents
Our attorneys ensure that the evidence supporting the details of the accident is identified and preserved by our experienced investigators. We make sure that all the damages, including those that will be incurred in the future, are included in the calculations. In cases of permanent disability, we consult with life-care planners to ensure that all future costs related to the accident are included in the claim.
If you or a loved one has suffered a pedestrian injury of any kind, contact a Bay Area lawyer right away, before evidence of your accident and injury disappears. Call CMS&C in Walnut Creek, California, at 925-947-1147 for a free initial consultation.
