Here’s How to Protect Your Rights
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing dangers pedestrians face on our roads. And, unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are becoming deadlier across the United States.
Pedestrian Accidents Are Increasing
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths have surged 48% over the past decade, with thousands of lives lost each year to distracted drivers, poorly maintained roads, and reckless behavior behind the wheel. These aren’t just statistics—they’re preventable tragedies that continue to rise.
Several factors contribute to this alarming trend:
- Larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks dominate our roads, and their higher front ends cause more severe injuries when they strike pedestrians.
- Distracted driving has reached epidemic levels, with drivers constantly checking phones, adjusting GPS systems, and taking their eyes off the road.
- Poor infrastructure, inadequate lighting, and missing crosswalks create dangerous conditions that put walkers at risk every single day.
Drivers are also speeding more frequently and facing less enforcement than ever before. When these factors combine, pedestrians pay the price with catastrophic injuries or death.
What You’re Entitled to After a Pedestrian Accident
When a driver’s negligence injures you, Ohio law allows you to pursue full compensation for your losses. This includes:
- All medical expenses from emergency treatment through long-term rehabilitation
- Lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working
- Pain and suffering from your physical and emotional trauma
- Future medical costs for ongoing care or permanent disabilities.
Don’t let the insurance company minimize what you’re owed. Insurance adjusters will contact you quickly, hoping to get recorded statements or push you into accepting inadequate settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries. They’ll offer a quick payout that barely scratches the surface of your actual damages.
Don’t speak with them without legal representation. Everything you say can be twisted and used against you!
You Deserve Aggressive Legal Representation
Pedestrian accidents cause devastating physical, emotional, and financial harm. You’re facing mounting medical bills, lost income, and possibly permanent disabilities. The responsible party must be held accountable, and you deserve an attorney who fights aggressively for your rights.
The Law Offices of Tim Misny can help you with your pedestrian accident claim. When a driver’s recklessness leaves you injured, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Call my office at (877) 614-9524 so I can evaluate your case right away.
