Hayward Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyer
Hayward Pedestrian Injury Attorneys
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable to accidents. A collision with any moving vehicle, whether it is a car, motorcycle, truck, or bicycle, can result in serious injury. The most common and most dangerous threat to pedestrians is the motor vehicle. Traffic accidents caused 4,092 deaths in 2009, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates another 59,000 pedestrians were injured in pedestrian accidents. Because a pedestrian accident usually results in catastrophic injuries, victims of a pedestrian accident are strongly advised to seek legal representation to protect their right to a full and fair compensation.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are overwhelmingly overrepresented in fatal traffic accidents, especially in California, which has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates. Most fatal pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents are caused by a negligent driver. The driver can be distracted: navigating a GPS, talking on the cell phone, texting, eating or drinking while driving, or for a number of other reasons, not paying attention to the road, sidewalks, and pedestrians. Or the driver may have been drunk or aggressively driving.
Another cause for pedestrian accidents is when drivers swerve away from the road in order to avoid a collision with a car, and end up hitting a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle is liable in this type of pedestrian accident as well, had the driver been focused and fully aware of his or her surroundings, it may have been possible to avoid the car accident without initiating a pedestrian accident.
Maximize Your Compensation
When accident victims suffer serious injuries, and another party is responsible for causing the accident, it is essential to entrust your case with an experienced Hayward pedestrian accident lawyer. Professional legal representation can ensure you will be fully and fairly compensated for all of the present expenses and losses as well as those to come. In serious injury cases, the potential for complications or permanent damage is high, and as victims have only one chance to make a claim, it is crucial to recover the maximum compensation possible. The quality of your legal representation largely affects the amount of compensation you will recover. At Estey Bomberger, our Hayward pedestrian accident attorneys have been representing numerous accident victims throughout California and have accumulated more than 70 combined years of experience.
Call Us Today
In the interest of preserving important evidence, collecting witness testimonies, and addressing your medical needs and creating a medical record, it is best to consult a professional Hayward pedestrian accident attorney. At Estey Bomberger, our Hayward pedestrian accident lawyers offer free consultations to serious injury victims. In a private consultation room, one of our lawyers will assess your case and explain your rights. If you are unable to travel due to your injuries, one of our attorneys will come to you. Our attorneys have been recognized by Martindale and Hubbell for superior ethics and skills and have been named National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers). You deserve the best Oakland personal injury lawyers handling your serious injury or wrongful death claim. Protect your rightful compensation and call us today.
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