Montgomery County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

According to the federal government, in 2024, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. That is about one death every 88 minutes.

Additionally, an estimated estimated 71,635 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2024. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.

Almost half (47%) of crashes that resulted in a pedestrian death involved alcohol for the driver and/or the pedestrian. One in every three (33%) fatal pedestrian crashes involved a pedestrian with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 grams per deciliter (g/dL), 17% involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 g/dL, and some fatal pedestrian crashes involved both.

Higher vehicle speeds increase both the likelihood of a pedestrian being struck by a car and the severity of injury. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and at night.

The damage caused by an accident can be catastrophic.

When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, there is little protection from the impact and the pedestrian may suffer life-threatening injuries and sometimes death, similar to the severe harm seen in car accidents. Recovery from a pedestrian car accident can take months or years, similar to serious injuries from motorcycle accidents. Pedestrian accident victims may also suffer financial damages such as out of pocket medical bills and lost wages while being disabled from work, and in tragic cases, their injuries may lead to wrongful death claims by surviving family members.

Many times, Insurance companies deny a pedestrian’s claim after being injured in an accident and blame the pedestrian, just as they often try to deny claims in slip and fall cases by shifting fault.

Recent Pedestrian Accident Case Victory

Mr. Gagliano recently recovered a settlement of $175,000.00 for a pedestrian who was working as construction worker when a van ran over his foot causing a serious fracture. The insurance company for the driver denied the claim blaming the pedestrian for walking into moving traffic. Mr. Gagliano filed a lawsuit and the case settled shortly thereafter.

Montgomery County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Anthony C. Gagliano III, P.C. Protect the Rights of Injured Victims

It is advisable to retain a lawyer after a serious accident. Any accident can cause catastrophic injuries and financial losses, but a lawyer can advocate on your behalf. The Montgomery County accident lawyers at Anthony C. Gagliano III, P.C. will determine who is liable for your accident and guide you through your claim. Contact us online for a free consultation about your case. We are located in Montgomery County, and we serve clients throughout Montgomery County, Delaware County, and Norristown.Visit our home page to learn more about how we advocate for injured pedestrians and accident victims.