Pedestrian Injury Claims After an Accident
In the U.S., road accidents claim over 40,000 lives annually, with pedestrians being the most affected in recent years. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) estimates that 9,076 pedestrian deaths were recorded in 2023.
Pedestrian accidents can cause severe injuries, which can be life-altering, and in some cases, even lead to death. Survivors often suffer serious bodily harm, along with the burden of stress from medical expenses and financial obligations.
Some states provide special rights and protections to pedestrians injured due to a driver's carelessness or negligence.
Establishing liability is the underlying reason why your damage claims may be successful and determine what compensation you receive for the economic and non-economic damages you suffered as a result of the actions of the defendant, according to a pedestrian accident lawyer in Hattiesburg.
Author's summary: Pedestrians can file injury claims after accidents.