No one anticipates being in danger when they are going out for a walk. But pedestrian accidents can leave people severely injured and in need of emergency medical attention. Lives can be changed in only a moment, where victims may endure serious injuries that require surgery, extensive treatment, and long-term rehabilitation. Our Burien, WA pedestrian accident lawyer knows that pedestrians are vulnerable when they walk on sidewalks, streets, and crosswalks because they have no outer protection in the event of an accident. If you were recently hit by a moving vehicle, please contact Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC today so that we can help you pursue compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses. We are ready to support you right away.
Pedestrians may suffer from bone fractures when they are struck by a car due to the force of impact. Broken bones can happen in the legs, arms, wrists, hands, shoulders, pelvis, and others. There are different types of broken bones as well, such as compound fractures where the bone punctures the skin, or comminuted fractures where the bone breaks into a few pieces. Surgery may be needed involving screws and pins in order to set the pieces in place while healing.
Pedestrians may sustain head injuries from direct impact of the vehicle or by being thrown onto the ground. Damage to the head can be concerning as it can cause a traumatic brain injury. These conditions can result in life-long effects. Symptoms of a head injury can include nausea, headaches, difficulty sleeping, speech problems, loss of coordination, cognitive problems, light sensitivity, depression, and mood swings. Treatment may entail emergency surgery, physical therapy, speech therapy, and physical rehabilitation.
Being hit by a car can do damage to the internal body, causing rib fractures, internal bleeding, brain bleeds, punctured lungs, organ damage, ruptured spleen, and injury to other organs. Many of these injuries can be critical if they are not treated quickly. The danger is that there may not be obvious symptoms and a pedestrian may decline medical attention until they realize later that their condition is serious. The longer treatment gets delayed, the greater risk of sustaining permanent injury or death. If you are wanting to seek financial restitution from the responsible driver for your injuries and other losses, contact our dedicated pedestrian accident attorney today for a consultation.
Pedestrian accidents can leave people with critical injuries that require prompt medical attention. If you were recently hit while out walking, we recommend contacting our team at Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC as soon as you are able. We know how to pursue fair compensation for everything you have suffered through. Car drivers must slow down and watch out for pedestrians in their path. If they fail to do so, then they may be liable for how the victim’s health and life had been affected. For more information about compensation, reach out to our WA pedestrian accident attorney today. We are ready to support you.
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