Over 100 Virginia pedestrians lose their lives each year in fatal pedestrian accidents, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Many more suffer serious and sometimes life-changing injuries.
Tragically, many of these pedestrian accidents occur as a direct result of the negligence of drivers on Arlington roads.
When a driver behaves in an unsafe way and hurts or kills a pedestrian, it’s very important for the crash victim or surviving loved ones to know their rights and to hold that driver accountable for the damage done.
The Arlington personal injury lawyers at Monge & Associates have decades of experience representing pedestrians who have been hurt in collisions, and we understand how to build strong cases and make the legal system work effectively to maximize the chances of full and fair compensation after tragedies.
To find out more about the services we offer and how our Arlington pedestrian accident lawyers can help you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
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Why Choose Monge & Associates
Monge & Associates is the right place to turn after a pedestrian crash because:
- We’ve recovered substantial compensation for injured pedestrians and walkers who have lost their lives, in some cases, recovering millions of dollars in serious accident claims
- We know Virginia’s laws protecting pedestrians, and we can build the strongest case possible.
- We have been fighting for the injured since 1993, and we’ve stood up to some of the biggest insurers in the business and argued hundreds of cases in court.
We’ll do more than just help you make solid arguments in your pedestrian accident claim.
We’ll truly be there for you throughout your case to answer your questions, keep you informed, and fight for justice.
Understanding Pedestrian Accidents in Arlington, VA
Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, but some of the most dangerous areas for pedestrian collisions in Arlington, VA include:
- Park Avenue
- North Quincy Street
- Columbia Pike
- Arlington Boulevard
- Langston Boulevard
- Wilson Boulevard
- Williamsburg Boulevard
- North Harrison Street
These locations are common sites of accidents or near-misses because of road design issues, high traffic, or a high concentration of pedestrians, including many children walking to school.
In these and other areas, there are certain common causes of pedestrian crashes, including:
- Distracted drivers
- Intoxicated drivers
- Drivers who are speeding
- Fatigued drivers
- Distracted pedestrians
Cell phones have significantly increased the risk of pedestrian crashes, both because of drivers paying attention to their phones and because of pedestrians who are focused on their phones while walking and who don’t pay attention to the traffic around them.
Distracted, intoxicated, and fatigued drivers are also more likely to strike pedestrians because pedestrians are smaller than vehicles so it is easier for a driver not to see them when they don’t have their full focus on the road or when they are impaired by fatigue or intoxication.
Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians have no protection at all from the force or impact of an accident. They can also be injured, both because of the strike from the vehicle and when they impact the road after being hit.
In some cases, pedestrians can even become trapped under vehicles or could be run over multiple times, especially on high-speed roads.
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, many different kinds of injuries can happen, but some of the most common include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Soft tissue injuries
- Organ damage
- Contusions
In many tragic cases, the serious injuries sustained by a pedestrian in a crash have fatal consequences, or leave the pedestrian impaired for life.
What To Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Arlington
In the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, you should:
- Contact the police to report the crash so the police can investigate and prepare an accident report
- Obtain the contact details of witnesses to the accident in case there is a dispute over what occurred
- Obtain the contact details of the drivers involved in the crash who could be held responsible for the harm
- Take pictures of the accident scene when possible, including the surrounding area, location of the vehicle, and debris on the ground
- Get prompt medical help so that all injuries related to the pedestrian accident can be properly documented
It’s also important to reach out to an attorney ASAP.
Your lawyer can help you to inform the insurance companies of the crash, gather the necessary evidence from the accident’s aftermath, and ensure you do not do anything that could jeopardize your right to make a claim for compensation for losses.
How an Arlington Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help
An Arlington pedestrian accident lawyer at Monge & Associates can provide invaluable help after a pedestrian crash. Some of the things we can assist with include:
- Investigating Your Case: We will obtain police reports, witness testimony, security camera footage, cell phone records, toxicology reports, and any other evidence needed to show that the other driver hurt you and to demonstrate the extent of your losses.
- Negotiating With Insurance Companies: We can fight on your behalf with insurance companies to try to arrange a fair settlement so you don’t have to go to court. We’ve represented pedestrians in settlement negotiations with some of the largest insurers in Virginia, and insurance companies know to take us seriously because we won’t back down.
- Representing You in Court: When no fair settlement agreement is reached, we can help you to fight in court to get justice. We’ll build a strong case to show the other driver should be liable for all of the losses you endured.
Compensation Available After a Pedestrian Accident
Compensation after a pedestrian accident should include:
- Economic and Non-Economic Damages: You should be compensated for missed work, lost future earning power, medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, diminished quality of life, and any other damages resulting from the crash.
- Wrongful Death Claims: When fatal pedestrian crashes happen, surviving loved ones are entitled to wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses, lost income the deceased would have brought into the household, lost companionship, and other economic and non-financial damages experienced by the deceased before the death.
Contact an Arlington Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
An Arlington pedestrian accident lawyer at Monge & Associates will fight for you after a pedestrian crash. Let us put our decades of legal experience to work on your case so you can get the justice you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.