Pedestrians Are Some of the Most Vulnerable People on the Road
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle, there is nothing to protect them from the force of impact. Even a low-speed collision can cause serious injuries.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve drivers who were distracted, speeding, impaired, failing to yield, ignoring traffic signals, or turning without checking the crosswalk.
Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist helps injured pedestrians and families seek accountability after serious crashes.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents may be caused by:
- Distracted driving
- Texting while driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield
- Unsafe turns
- Running red lights
- Running stop signs
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Poor visibility
- Hit-and-run crashes
- Drivers failing to check crosswalks
- Commercial vehicle blind spots
In some cases, the driver’s insurance company may try to blame the pedestrian. That is why evidence matters.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrian crashes can cause catastrophic trauma, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Skull fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Pelvic fractures
- Femur fractures
- Tibia and fibula fractures
- Knee ligament injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Road rash
- Facial injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Permanent scarring
- Wrongful death
These injuries may require emergency surgery, orthopedic care, neurological evaluation, rehabilitation, and long-term pain management.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
After being hit by a vehicle, you should:
- Call 911 immediately.
- Get medical care, even if you think you can walk away.
- Ask for a police report.
- Get the driver’s information.
- Look for nearby businesses, homes, or traffic cameras that may have video.
- Get witness names and phone numbers.
- Do not give a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney.
- Contact Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist as soon as possible.
Get Justice with Jessica
If you were hit by a vehicle while walking, you deserve answers and protection.
Contact Attorney Jessica Rodriguez-Wahlquist today for a free consultation. Get Justice with Jessica.
