In fast-growing cities like Charlotte, connectivity and accessibility are a constant struggle. As infrastructure strains to keep pace and communities strive for more pedestrian-friendly centers, the fact remains that pedestrian fatalities and injuries are rising as other on-street fatalities are on the decline. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrians now account for a larger proportion of traffic fatalities than they have in the past 33 years.
Crashes involving people hit by cars don’t often end well. Even very low-speed crashes can result in very serious injuries. As vehicle speeds increase, the chances of survival decrease dramatically. The personal injury attorneys at Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo have decades of experience representing injured pedestrians or their surviving families to recover medical expenses, lost wages, or other damages from the at-fault driver.
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Under the law, anyone not traveling by motorized vehicle is a pedestrian. Technically, that means cyclists, skateboarders, skaters, and yes, anyone walking is a pedestrian in the eyes of the law. As such, pedestrians should be able to expect that drivers of any sort will respect their right-of-way and allow them to safely move about. When a driver violates the safety laws, whether negligently or intentionally, the pedestrian has the additional right to seek financial compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
If you’ve been hurt, attend to your health first. Afterward, seek the professional counsel of an experienced personal injury attorney. At Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo, a free consultation is the first step toward protecting your claims and making you whole. We can help you with your claims process, collection of evidence and all other aspects of your case.
As with any incident, the following steps will help support your case:
The personal injury attorneys at Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo have decades of experience representing injured people and their families in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and throughout North Carolina. Pedestrian crashes are no accident. Contact us for a free consultation to tell us about your case. As always, there are no fees from us until we win your case in trial, or negotiate a settlement that compensates you to the maximum allowed under the law.
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