Albany Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Albany Pedestrian Accidents
Walking has become a popular mode of transportation in recent years. More and more people are "pounding the pavement" in an effort to reduce transportation expenses. The number of pedestrians on city streets and suburban roads is at an all time high, but the increase in pedestrian traffic also means an increase in pedestrian accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed almost 60,000 pedestrians are injured in accidents invoicing motor vehicles annually.
Injured pedestrians may be able to file a personal injury claim to recover funds for injury treatment, lost wages, and future financial and physical needs. To ensure a successful outcome, it is recommended injured victims speak to an Albany pedestrian accident attorney at Estey Bomberger. Victims who hire a qualified personal injury attorney typically recover four times more compensation than those who do not. Why risk a secure future? Contact one of our Albany personal injury attorneys today.
Legal Excellence
Over the several decades we have been practicing personal injury law, the Albany pedestrian accident attorneys have established an excellent reputation as aggressive and persuasive negotiators. Our expert handling of personal injury and wrongful death cases has yielded substantial settlements and verdicts for our clients. Clients can trust that when we represent their case, we will exhaust every available resource to ensure they are fairly compensated.
Types of Albany Pedestrian Accident Catastrophic Injuries
Pedestrian accidents can lead to all types of injuries, including catastrophic injuries. Catastrophic injuries are life-threatening injuries that can result in permanent disabilities. Victims afflicted with a catastrophic injury can usually expect months, even years of recovery (if a full recovery is possible). Common catastrophic injuries include:
- Head injuries
- Organ injuries
- Burn injuries
- Amputation (loss of limb) injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Wrongful death.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
- The NHTSA reported 4,000 pedestrian deaths in 2009.
- More than 85 percent of all non-fatal pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas, reveals the National Safety Council.
- According to the NHTSA, in 2005 71 percent of pedestrian deaths took place on major roads, including highways.
- Males are approximately 70 percent more likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident than females, reports the NHTSA.
- According to the NHTSA, children under the age of 15 accounted for 22 percent of all pedestrians injured in a traffic collision in 2008.
- In 2008, the NHTSA reported 37 percent of pedestrian accidents took place between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
No Up-Front Charges
When you hire an Albany pedestrian accident lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger, you will be not be required to pay any up-front charges. Our firm takes care of all litigation costs, even if your case must be taken to court to obtain a fair settlement. In fact, you will not be charged until a successful outcome has been obtained for you. Phone our firm at (510) 978-4380 for a free case review. If you prefer, you can fill out our free online case evaluation form. After you submit the form, one of our Albany personal injury lawyers will respond to you shortly.