What to do after a pedestrian accident in San Francisco
Accidents on U.S. roadways cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), vehicle accidents claimed 4,414 pedestrian lives in 2008 and injured many others. The Otus Law Group appreciates how fragile the human body is against a car and how costly medical bills can be. Our firm fights to protect the rights of injured pedestrians.
Our clients are frequently victims of negligent or careless drivers. We know from years of experience as San Francisco accident lawyers that there are many reasons why a moving vehicle may strike a person. All too often pedestrian accidents are caused when the driver:
- Is not paying attention
- Is speeding, or breaking other driving rules
- Fails to stop at a crosswalk
- Is under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Injuries Resulting from Pedestrian Accident in San Francisco
The Otus Law Group appreciates that pedestrians must be careful around traffic and that, when accidents happen, it is all too often through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, these collisions often cause serious injuries that include:
- Broken bones or fractures
- Permanent disabilities
- Temporary or permanent incapacitation
- Head injuries
- Brain damage
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Pain and suffering
- Death
California law allows victims of pedestrian accidents to seek compensation for their injuries or the death of their loved ones. The Otus Law Group knows that no amount of money can return your life to how it was before your accident, but financial support can ease your path to recovery. Some damages you may be entitled to include:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning ability
- Damaged property
- Disability or disfigurement
It is important to seek legal guidance from a law firm with experience handling pedestrian accidents in San Francisco. The San Francisco and Sacramento auto accident attorneys of the Otus Law Group have more than 40 years of combined experience helping injury victims get the compensation they deserve from negligent drivers.
Contact the Otus Law Group to Discuss San Francisco Pedestrian Accidents
With convenient locations in California—including San Francisco and Burlingame in the Bay Area—our law firm does everything in our power to make your accident claim easier. We offer consultations without charge and take cases on a contingency fee basis. Our clients do not pay attorney fees unless we win a settlement on their behalf. Contact us using our online form or call us at 800-348-2777 to schedule a free consultation.