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In a collision between a car and a pedestrian, the results are almost always inevitable. You have no protections when you're a pedestrian, and you're at the mercy of the vehicle operator. As a result, the injuries springing from these accidents are both severe and one-sided. At OAG, we work to get the victim the justice and compensation they deserve. Universal enjoyment of roadways is largely a matter of sharing the road. There are a number of different entities that use America's busy streets: cars, trucks, bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, among others. It's everyone's responsibility to behave legally and safely, but those driving the bigger, heavier, more dangerous vehicles have a particular obligation. One of the more common types of cases the injury lawyers at The OAG Law Firm handle are collisions between cars and pedestrians. When a negligent driver hits an innocent pedestrian, the resulting injuries are usually severe.
Deadly NegligenceOur injury lawyers have seen a lot of these accidents, and the root cause for most of them is negligence. Pedestrians aren't always blameless, to be sure, but it's certainly the case that many car drivers struggle to safely operate their vehicles around pedestrians. Common causes of these accidents include:
Whatever the specific cause of your accident, our injury lawyers will investigate the collision to determine fault. You can count on our skill and experience in looking into your accident.
Common Pedestrian Accident InjuriesThe injury lawyers at The OAG Firm have helped pedestrians who have suffered:
These injuries don't just cause extensive pain and suffering, they also carry with them staggering medical expenses. A personal injury suit can help you handle the heavy burden brought on by the driver's negligence.
Any of the above examples of medical malpractice has the potential to change your family in significant ways, and if you’ve been forced to endure any degree of suffering because of a medical professional’s wrongdoing, you shouldn’t have to go through this experience alone.
Responsibility for a medical mistake can lie with a number of different parties from doctors and nurses to pharmacists and hospital management. If you’ve been injured because of a medical mistake, our experienced attorneys can possibly help you determine liability and pursue compensation from the party responsible for your unnecessary suffering. What to do in case of an accident? Visit our Resources Center to get the facts! |