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Lancaster Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Every time you walk across a street to take your dog to the park, see a friend, or take a stroll, you are at risk of being involved in a pedestrian accident. In many cases, pedestrian accidents occur when a passing motor vehicle injures a pedestrian walking on a public street or road. Although a car is usually involved, buses, trucks, emergency services vehicles, bicycles, or most other forms of transportation can also cause pedestrian accidents.

If you or a loved one need help from a pedestrian accident attorney, Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. is here to help.

Pedestrian Accidents in Lancaster County Can be Fatal

Although the number of pedestrian-related accidents and fatalities are lower compared to vehicle-related accidents, Lancaster County has some of the highest numbers of pedestrian accidents in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation:

  • 34 reported pedestrian fatalities between 2016-2020.
  • 111 report pedestrian injuries for the year 2020.
  • 6th highest number of reported pedestrian injuries in Pennsylvania.

What Happens When You’re Involved in a Pedestrian Accident?

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, the culprit is typically negligent behavior by the vehicle operator. This can include driving under the influence of alcohol or using an electronic device like a cell phone.

Unlike vehicular accidents, where drivers and passengers have some protection from airbags and other safety devices, pedestrians have almost no protection.

Injuries from a pedestrian accident can include:

How We Can Help

By contacting our office, our experienced Lancaster pedestrian accident attorney can walk you through the process of investigating your accident and helping secure your compensation for your injury, which can include:

  • Payment of medical bills and expenses
  • Compensation for lost income due to an injury
  • Pain and suffering compensation
  • Potential punitive damages for the responsible party

Paying for Your Pedestrian Accident

Naturally, you may have questions about the immediate costs for medical care and other expenses related to your accident. Unlike other states, which require an injured pedestrian to pay for up-front costs, Pennsylvania provides pedestrians with additional protections from the financial costs of such injuries by allowing injured pedestrians to file a Personal Injury (PIP) claim.

A PIP claim allows an injured pedestrian to use their car insurance policy, the insurance policy of a spouse or parent, or the at-fault motorist’s insurance policy to file a claim for payment of injury-related expenses.

PIP policy provisions include anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 in funds to cover medical bills, lost income, or other related expenses deriving from injuries caused by the accident. Since funds provided by PIP claims are not limitless, an injured party may still file suit against the at-fault motorist for additional compensation for injury-related expenses.

How to Determine Negligence

In Pennsylvania, if a motor vehicle hits a pedestrian while crossing a street within a designated crosswalk, then the motorist is likely liable for the pedestrian’s injuries. However, many pedestrian accidents occur when a pedestrian walks outside of the designated crosswalk or acts in a way that may lead to an accident. Even when a pedestrian may be at fault, that does not mean the motorist gets off scot-free. When our experienced Lancaster pedestrian injury attorney reviews a case, they always look at the actions of both the pedestrian and the motorist to determine fault.

Contact Us to Speak with Our Lancaster Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by the negligence of another driver in PA, our team is here to help. Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. will use their resources to fully investigate your claim and help secure the compensation you are entitled to. When you need a Lancaster pedestrian accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 866-597-8572.