Pedestrian Knock-Down Accidents Are on the Rise Across the Nation.
Someone hit by a car or truck can suffer serious injuries to their head, neck, spine, knees, or shoulders. According to The Environmental Protection Agency, the average car in the United States weighs just over 4,000 pounds; large SUV’s can weigh over 6,000 pounds. The force generated by vehicles of that size can permanently injure or kill a pedestrian.
Pedestrians Have Legal Rights and Protections
As a pedestrian, you have the right to safely navigate streets and crosswalks without fear of being struck by a car, truck or any motor vehicle. Your Lenahan & Dempsey lawyer can carefully explain your rights and show how you may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, and other losses resulting from the accident.
Legal Responsibilities of Drivers
In Pennsylvania, drivers have a legal responsibility to exercise caution and care when operating a vehicle, especially in areas where pedestrians are present. Failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, speeding, distracted driving, or driving under the influence are all common factors that can lead to pedestrian knock-down accidents. When a driver's negligence or recklessness results in harm to a pedestrian, they can be held liable for the damages caused.
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Have you or a loved one been injured in Pedestrian Knock Down Accident? We have the team and the track record to help.
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating). Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).
Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
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What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
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