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If you have been hit by a car and badly injured, you should know that you may be able to obtain compensation for your medical bills and other losses. However, Virginia has very strict laws governing how pedestrian accident victims can recover such damages. Therefore, you will need an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer from one of the top law firms on your side to protect your rights.
The Roanoke pedestrian accident attorneys at the law firm of Lichtenstein Law Group PLC in Virginia have almost 100 years of combined legal experience. We know how to hold at-fault drivers and their insurance companies accountable, and we won’t back down from a courtroom battle if that’s what it takes. In fact, our law firm is widely recognized for its strategic vision and persuasive presentation of complex auto accident cases before judges and juries throughout Virginia and across the United States.
Our compassionate personal injury attorneys in Roanoke also understand how pursuing a pedestrian accident lawsuit can weigh heavy on our client’s minds. We are dedicated to helping clients through every step of the process. We manage every aspect of your pedestrian accident claim so you can concentrate on your recovery.
If you or a loved one has been hit by a motor vehicle, contact our experienced and compassionate auto-pedestrian accident attorneys today. Schedule a free consultation so we can discuss the specifics of your case and start preparing a strong claim for full and fair compensation.
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When someone has been hit by a car, it is not always a simple task to prove who is at fault. Motorists and pedestrians alike have laws they must obey, and motorists can be held accountable if their negligence leads to a pedestrian’s injuries.
Our skilled pedestrian accident attorneys in Roanoke will thoroughly investigate your case to determine whether the motorist who struck you was at fault.
Virginia law requires motorists to yield to pedestrians walking in or on a:
Drivers also must take reasonable steps to avoid striking pedestrians who are walking on the road if there is no sidewalk.
The driver who hit you may have been ticketed for an infraction such as failure to yield right of way or failure to keep a proper lookout (i.e., look both ways and/or look before proceeding). He or she may have been charged with speeding, distracted driving, fatigued driving, or driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Although a criminal charge and/or a conviction help in a civil claim for compensation, they are separate cases. Our pedestrian accident attorneys will need to gather evidence that supports your case for compensation. This may include:
Unfortunately, insurance companies will fight fiercely to try to put the blame on the victim after a pedestrian accident. That’s why you need a knowledgeable auto-pedestrian accident attorney on your side to build a strong case that shows who is at fault and should be held accountable.
One of the biggest challenges in Roanoke pedestrian accident claims is the state’s reliance on the doctrine of “contributory negligence.” Under this approach to justice, if you are found to have contributed to your own auto accident or injuries in any way, you are not entitled to compensation.
Insurance companies will inevitably work to cast blame on the victim in a pedestrian accident, regardless of what really happened or the extent of the pedestrian’s injuries.
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s annual car accidents statistics list some ways pedestrians are blamed for crashes:
Regardless of the circumstances of your accident ─ and regardless of what the insurance company tells you ─ you should speak with an experienced pedestrian injury attorney about your rights after a crash. Our knowledgeable attorneys can investigate your accident to uncover any evidence that counters unfounded suggestions of blame against you.
Do not give up on pursuing the compensation you have a right to receive. Contact our law office now for a free, no-obligation consultation with our personal injury lawyer about your injuries and legal options after a pedestrian accident.
If the driver who hit you was negligent, the dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys at our law firm can seek full and fair 
compensation for you through the at-fault motorist’s auto liability insurance coverage. We can help you pursue compensation for your:
We will also work to identify any compensation available from the insurance you hold, such as an uninsured motorist / underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy.
Unfortunately, many pedestrian accidents are hit-and-run accidents in which the at-fault driver is never identified. A UM/UIM policy is meant to pay in hit-and-run cases, as well as when an at-fault driver does not have auto liability insurance or the coverage is not enough to pay for all of your losses.
In addition, our compassionate attorneys work with families who have lost a loved one in pedestrian accidents involving wrongful death.
No matter what the circumstances of your case, we believe in pursuing maximum compensation for those who have been injured or lost a family member due to someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys identify all insurance coverage applicable to our clients’ losses, and if insurers will not make a full and proper payout, our Roanoke pedestrian accident attorneys will not hesitate to take them to court.
A pedestrian who is involved in an automotive accident is likely to suffer catastrophic and possibly fatal injuries. This makes it crucial for an injured pedestrian or his or her loved ones to obtain legal assistance as soon as possible to manage the complexity of a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
At Lichtenstein Law Group PLC, our talented Virginia pedestrian accident attorneys have sharpened their litigation skills by representing victims in some of the toughest car accidents cases across Virginia. We are committed to justice and full compensation for the injured, no matter how hard the fight may be.
If you have suffered catastrophic injuries or lost a loved one in a personal injury accident in Virginia, contact our law firm today to schedule a free consultation. Our experienced lawyers represent clients in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, and throughout Virginia, and we can meet with you wherever is most convenient to discuss your case.
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