Some 75,000 pedestrians are injured or killed every year in the U.S. At the Law Offices of Lunetto & Hegel, families and individuals who have suffered from a pedestrian accident can receive the experienced, aggressive legal representation they need to help put their lives back in order.
Motor Vehicle-Related Pedestrian Accidents
In any contact between a pedestrian and a moving vehicle, the human being is extremely vulnerable. Even very-low-speed collisions can cause a serious injury to a pedestrian. Moreover, the elderly and children are among the most commonly hurt pedestrians, and their frailty or small size can worsen the injury.
Many pedestrian accidents are due to a hit-and-run incident in which the offending driver flees the scene of the collision, leaving the injured unattended. However, a pedestrian may also be injured when a driver:
Other Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are hurt in non-vehicle-related accidents as well, such as near construction sites, on poorly maintained stairways or sidewalks, and on other types of property. Such accidents often fall under laws of premises liability.
In both vehicle and non-vehicle related pedestrian accidents, the injured pedestrian may be considered partly responsible for the accident. For example, a pedestrian may have stepped into the stream of traffic from an unsafe location, or ignored pedestrian signs, or have been under the influence of alcohol. In such mixed-liability cases, the injured may still be eligible for compensation.
If you or someone you love has suffered injury in a pedestrian accident, you should consult with an experienced attorney to find out more about your legal rights.
Discuss Your Pedestrian Accident with an Experienced Attorney
Orange County personal injury lawyers, Cesare Lunetto and Edward Hegel, have been representing accident victims for more than 25 years, and they can tell you what your legal options are if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident. Contact us today to arrange a free consultation.
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Lunetto & Hegel
Attorneys at Law
2000 East Fourth Street
Suite 120
Santa Ana, California 92705
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