Berkeley Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Berkeley Pedestrian Accidents
With the rising price of gas, more and more individuals are walking to work, school and to run errands. Although walking is a relatively safe form of transportation, pedestrians are still at risk for being injured or killed in an accident with a motor vehicle, motorcycle or bus. Tens of thousands are injured and thousands are killed in pedestrian accidents every year across the nation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Berkeley pedestrian accident, you have legal rights that may entitle you to financial compensation. The AV® rated, Berkeley personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Estey Bomberger have obtained large settlements and verdicts for clients injured by the wrongful actions of another. The types of compensation recoverable in a personal injury claim include medical expenses, lost earnings, permanent scars, disfigurement, physical pain and emotional anguish.
Pedestrians and Intersections
Intersections represent a small percentage of U.S. road mileage, but are the location of one in five pedestrian deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2002 statistics, 44 percent of all pedestrians were injured at an intersection. The U.S. Department of Transportation attributes the large number of intersection pedestrian injuries to multi-lane traffic present at intersections, high volume of traffic at intersections, and the complex traffic signal system.
Types of Berkeley Pedestrian Accident Injuries
The various types of Berkeley pedestrian accident injuries, include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Bone fracture injuries
- Amputation (limb loss) injuries
- Infection
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Sprains
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Internal organ injuries
- Wrongful death.
Choosing the Right Berkeley Pedestrian Accident Attorney
After being injured in a Berkeley pedestrian accident, the most important decision you will make is selecting the right attorney. The attorney you select will influence the amount of compensation you receive, making it imperative you choose correctly. Why choose Estey Bomberger? Our law firm has been nationally and locally recognized for success in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. In addition, we offer our clients the personal attention they deserve and need, and the financial resources needed to win a personal injury case.
Filing a Personal injury Claim
In order to pursue compensation, victims must first file a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim allows victims the opportunity to prove their injuries were the result of another person's negligence or carelessness. Proving negligence can be difficult, which is why a qualified attorney should be hired. An experienced Berkeley pedestrian accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger can help victims demonstrate fault and place liability.
No Recovery, No Fee
If the Berkeley pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey Bomberger are unable to win your case, you will not have to pay any legal fees. If we win your case, you won't have to pay any fees until you receive compensation. Don't wait to call our office at (510) 978-4380. When you call, you can speak to one of our personal injury lawyers for free. Call us at anytime of the day or night.