Washington DC Pedestrian Car Accident Attorneys

The District of Columbia welcomes millions of visitors every year. In 2008 alone, 15.2 million domestic visitors and 1.4 million international visitors came to experience DC’s unique offerings. Unfortunately, many Washington tourists as well as year-round citizens are struck, injured and even killed each year in pedestrian accidents. With little to no protection, pedestrians are so exposed that an impact from even a slow-moving vehicle can easily cause injury or death.

The Washington, DC attorneys of The Abelson Law Firm have more than 35 years of experience with car and pedestrian accident claims. Call us at 202-331-0600 or toll free at 1-888-797-4242 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System Encyclopedia, about 5,000 pedestrians are killed and another 64,000 are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year. In fact, the District of Columbia had the highest pedestrian fatality rate in the nation in 2007.

Any person not in or upon a motor vehicle is considered to be a pedestrian. A pedestrian auto accident is one that involves at least one pedestrian and any type of vehicle, whether it be a car, truck, van or motorcycle. Most pedestrian auto or car accidents occur at intersections without crosswalks, though they may also happen in the street, on the sidewalk, or even in a parking lot. Even the most careful of drivers can be involved in one of these types of automobile accidents.

Children are often involved in pedestrian accidents because they can be easily distracted and may have little regard for motor vehicle traffic. Elderly people also tend to be more at risk due to their compromised agility as well as their cumbersome mobility devices.

Injuries sustained by pedestrians struck by motor vehicles are often severe and life-altering. Common injuries include broken bones, neck injuries, brain injuries, nerve damage, loss of limb, and disfigurement. Pedestrian accident victims may have to contend with costly hospital stays, expensive medication, and lengthy rehabilitative regimens.

For more than 35 years, the Washington DC pedestrian accident attorneys of The Abelson Law Firm have been helping victims of pedestrian accidents receive the compensation they deserve to speed their recovery and help pay for medical costs.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact theWashington DC personal injury lawyers of The Abelson Law Firm to schedule a free consultation. We understand the difficulties that are consistent with pedestrian automobile accidents and we will work quickly to get you the compensation you deserve. Our law firm has experience in fighting to protect the rights of accident victims and we can help you. Call us at 202-331-0600 or toll free at 1-888-797-4242 or contact us online.