Newport News Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Being struck by a car as a pedestrian involves a high risk of life-altering injuries or death. Virginia drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians, particularly at
crosswalks and intersections. You may be entitled to significant compensation if you or your loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident. Call (757) 333-3333 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with our Newport News pedestrian accident lawyers.
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Why Trust Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers with Your Pedestrian Accident Claim?
With over 120 years of combined experience representing people injured because of other people’s carelessness, we are The Car Crash Experts. We never represent insurance companies. Instead, our Newport News personal injury lawyers fight insurance companies of all sizes for the benefit of injured individuals.
We provide compassionate, individualized representation and exceptional service. We will meet you in Newport News near City Center at Oyster Point. We can also meet with you in your home or the hospital if your injuries prevent you from coming to us.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we charge nothing upfront and collect our fees as a percentage of your compensation. We don’t get paid unless you get paid. When you reach out to our law firm, we will also schedule a no-obligation consultation to address your questions and concerns at no cost to you.
Our Outstanding Case Results
We have a strong track record of securing high-value case results for our clients, including the fifth-highest settlement in Virginia in 2023. We have recovered millions of dollars for thousands of injury victims throughout Virginia, including:
- $7 million for a motorcycle accident victim who required a foot amputation.
- $6.5 million for a car accident victim left with quadriplegia.
- $5 million for a truck accident
victim who suffered a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and other injuries. - $4.725 million for a teenage passenger who suffered vision impairment and multiple fractures in a car accident.
- $2.8 million for a highway construction worker whose legs were amputated after being struck by a drunk driver.
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Damages Available After a Newport News Pedestrian Accident
Compensation after a pedestrian accident may include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover monetary losses, such as current and future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and household services. Non-economic damages cover subjective losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of society
The amount you recover may range from a few thousand dollars to millions, depending on the unique facts of your case. The most important factors include the severity of your injuries, your earning capacity before and after the accident, and the available insurance coverage.
Can I Recover Damages if My Loved One Was Killed in a Newport News Pedestrian Accident?
If your loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident, our experienced Newport News wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue compensation for the following damages through a wrongful death claim:
- Your loved one’s medical bills
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of your loved one’s lifetime income
- Loss of companionship, assistance, support, and services
- Grief and mental anguish
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering
Can I Still Receive Compensation If I Was Partially Liable?
You cannot recover damages if you are partly at fault for an accident in Virginia. Virginia is one of few states that follows a contributory negligence law, which bars you from recovering compensation even if you were just one percent responsible for the accident.
Not surprisingly, insurance companies take advantage of Virginia’s contributory negligence law. If they can assign even the slightest blame to you, you get nothing. That’s why it is crucial to avoid apologizing or taking responsibility for any aspect of the accident when talking to adjusters or the driver. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to overcome the dirty tricks insurance companies use to minimize your rightful compensation.
How Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Can Help
We handle every type of pedestrian accident claim, including those involving cars, buses, drunk drivers, hit-and-run drivers, rideshare vehicles, and commercial trucks. The Virginia personal injury statute of limitations normally requires you to file your lawsuit within two years after the accident, but you should contact us as soon as possible to ensure we gather all available evidence before it disappears.
With Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers on your side, your only job will be to focus on recovery. As the Car Crash Experts, we will take the following steps to maximize your compensation:
- Investigate your accident with the help of accident reconstructionists.
- Interview eyewitnesses.
- Look for video footage from security cameras, dash cams, and other sources.
- Work with medical experts to assess your injuries and lifetime cost of care.
- Identify the liable parties and all available insurance coverage.
- File your insurance claim and lawsuit on time.
- Run focus groups to determine whether your case will prevail in a jury trial.
- Negotiate an insurance settlement and refuse to accept less than you deserve.
- Present your case at trial if the defendants refuse to pay fair compensation.
How Is Liability Determined in a Pedestrian Accident in Newport News?
The right-of-way laws in Virginia require drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Every driver must watch for pedestrians and use reasonable care to avoid accidents in any location. Pedestrians also have duties on the roadways. For example, they must obey “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” signs, use crosswalks, and walk on sidewalks when they are present.
Failure to yield is a common cause of pedestrian accidents. Accidents also occur when drivers are distracted, make right turns without watching for pedestrians, and fail to move over for pedestrians. The following parties may be liable for your pedestrian accident injuries:
- Negligent drivers
- Employers when the driver is on duty
- Trucking companies if a commercial truck driver caused the accident
- Vehicle owners
- Construction companies
- Manufacturers of defective vehicle parts
- Government entities that own vehicles or maintain roads
How Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Can Help
With over 120 years of combined experience and millions of dollars recovered for our clients, we are The Car Accident Experts in Virginia. If you or your loved one is injured in a pedestrian accident, call (757) 333-3333 or contact us online to schedule a free case review with our award-winning Newport News pedestrian accident lawyers.
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