philly pedestrian accident

Pedestrian Accidents

Everyday, we run the risk of being hit by a car when crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk.

The streets are busy, traffic can be bad, and drivers can be aggressive. Even when following traffic signals and walking in crosswalks, you still run the risk of being hit by a car and injured in a pedestrian accident. Young children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Children can be hard for drivers to see and may dart out into the road unexpectedly. The elderly often have a difficult time crossing the street in the allotted amount of time and lack the ability to quickly move out of the way of approaching vehicles. When these types of accidents happen, injuries can be particularly severe.

The first thing you should do is make sure you get the medical treatment you need to take care of your injuries.

You may be one of many individuals who do not own their own vehicle and therefore have no car insurance. You may be wondering who will pay for your medical treatment. With the injuries caused by any pedestrian accident, you may find that hospital bills and medical bills are piling up. Insurance companies are not always direct with you about what kind of compensation you are entitled to or what your rights are in this situation.