In the United States, approximately 70,000 pedestrians are injured and 5,000 pedestrians killed in accidents involving an automobile each year. Pedestrian accidents regularly occur due to a motor vehicle operators failure to remain vigilant in maintaining a reasonable awareness of walkers and runners. Pedestrian accidents often take place despite the caution generally exercised by pedestrians.
Pedestrian accident victim’s are often subjected to various types of injuries which require medical treatment, physical therapy, or surgery. Being injured in a pedestrian accident can place a financial burden on the victim and their family. The injured victim may also miss extended time from work while recovering, and severe situations, may be left with long term or permanent physical problems.
As a law firm providing experienced pedestrian accident attorney Sebring residents with pedestrian accident personal injury liability legal claims, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.
If you or a loved one has been injured as the victim of a pedestrian accident due to the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of another, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Sebring Pedestrian accident lawyer by contacting Lopez & Humphries, P.A. at calling (863) 774-3573.
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Lopez & Humphries, P.A., addresses all related issues that should be taken into consideration when pursuing a personal injury liability claim, including, but not limited to:
- Injuries as a direct result of an accident;
- Lost Wages;
- Medical Bills;
- Pain and Suffering;
- Permanent or long-term loss of quality of life;
And when their is a loss of life, families may also seek compensation in a wrongful death case.
In the event that a death has resulted from a pedestrian accident, immediate family members of the victim may seek justice in the form of a wrongful death liability law suit.