Pedestrian Accidents

Our public transportation trial and settlement attorneys have experience in claims on behalf of pedestrians, joggers, and runners. All of whom have the same right to use the road as cars and trucks. Whenever a person is legally using a city or county street while walking, and he is struck by a car, truck or other vehicle, he has the very same right to seek financial compensation as any motorist.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,000 pedestrians die each year in motor vehicle accidents, and more than 78,000 pedestrians suffer injury when hit by a car or truck.

The injury attorneys of Walkup, Melodia Kelly and Schoenberger understand that pedestrians are at a higher risk for injury and death than any other group involved in automobile accidents. Almost 90% of non-occupant fatalities are pedestrians, not cyclists or skateboarders.

Motor vehicle versus pedestrian accidents can cause extraordinary suffering and loss. Injured victims should be represented by trial and settlement attorneys with experience in such cases. In crowded cities throughout Northern California, simply crossing a street can often be dangerous. As a pedestrian, you have no safety devices or protection of any kind in an accident. Serious injury is almost guaranteed in a collision with a car or truck.

An unprotected human body is no match for a 10,000 pound car or truck, or even for the hard pavement below. If you have been injured in a peestrian versus auto collision you are entitled to reimbursement for medical bills, repayment of lost wages, compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring, embarrassment and disfigurement.

Just like a car accident, it is critical that you find an attorney who knows how to handle your claim. An attorney like those at Walkup. We will conduct a prompt and reasonable investigation, collect the important evidence, and work hard to favorably resolve your case. We have historic credibility in dealing with automobile liability insurance companies.

We are San Francisco’s premier personal injury firm. Our injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for pedestrians. Walkup, Melodia lawyers have a track record of representing clients with serious and catastrophic injuries. If you were injured, you have a right to seek financial compensation. Our personal injury attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation.