Indiana Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Comprehensive Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident Victims in IN
Pedestrian accidents often cause severe personal injuries because the person hit has little protection against a moving vehicle. These crashes are common and can lead to catastrophic injuries, life-changing harm, or death.
When evaluating a pedestrian accident case, we examine how the crash happened, what the police report shows, and whether video or other evidence is available from nearby businesses or traffic cameras. We also look at why the pedestrian was there, whether for work, errands, or recreation, because that can affect damages and insurance coverage. Our team knows how to identify key details that may be missed in the initial investigation.
Contact our Indiana pedestrian accident attorney by calling (260) 777-7777 today!
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Pedestrian Accident?
More than one person or business may be responsible for a pedestrian accident. Liability can include the driver who hit the pedestrian, the driver’s employer if the driver was working at the time, a landowner or business responsible for maintaining a sidewalk, parking lot, or walkway, or a contractor that created a dangerous walking area. A pedestrian may recover damages when another party’s negligence caused or contributed to the injury.
Pedestrian accidents often happen at crosswalks, intersections, construction zones, sidewalks, and parking lots. In these cases, it is important to determine where the pedestrian was, what condition the area was in, and whether any driver, business, contractor, or public entity failed to keep the area reasonably safe. Our job is to identify every responsible party so the injured person is not left dealing with blame-shifting from drivers, businesses, or insurers.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Defending the Community Since 1989
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$605,000 $605,000 Verdict in Valparaiso, IN
$605,000 Verdict - Child Awarded for Facial Scarring When Landlord Failed to Cover Exposed Hot Water Pipe in Living Room
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$350,000 $350,000 Settlement in Valparaiso, IN
Woman Settles for $350,000 for Falling on Broken Asphalt near the Concrete Pad While Pumping Gas in Valparaiso, Indiana (March 2019)
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$1,750,000 Verdict in Hammond, IN
Child Dies in Fire, Landlord Failed to Provide Adequate Smoke Detectors
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$1,460,000 Verdict Near the Ozarks of Missouri
Sheriff's Deputy who Collides With Improperly Transported Manufactured Home Convoy
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$43,000 $43,000 Settlement in Gary, IN
Woman Settles for $43,000 for Tripping Over Broken Sidewalk of Dollar Store in Gary, Indiana (February 2019)
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$5,000,000 Verdict in Indianapolis, IN
Bicyclist Struck by Indianapolis School Bus (independent contractor) Awarded $5M by Indianapolis Jury (Upheld by Verdict, $4.4M Paid)