How Can a Personal Injury Accident Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Too often, reckless behavior results in a personal injury accident that inflicts a traumatic brain injury on someone else. Summary Personal injury accidents can traumatic brain injuries when an individual sustains blunt-force trauma to the head. Brain damage can cause a traumatic brain injury that can cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, memory loss, and vision problems. Some personal injury accidents that can cause a TBI include car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and slip-and-fall accidents. Anyone who causes a personal injury accident through negligence can be held liable for TBI damages. People can suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the impact of a personal injury accident, such as a car, truck, pedestrian, or slip-and-fall accident. These traumatic events can expose someone to severe physical harm, as heavy objects can impact the head and cause damage to the brain. Someone can suffer a TBI from direct blunt-force trauma that damages the brain, leading to intense headaches, blurry vision, short-term memory loss, and other significant symptoms. In a personal injury claim, the negligent party can be held accountable for the TBI survivor’s damages. The most effective way to accomplish this is to involve a seasoned personal injury attorney as soon as you can....
5 Questions to Ask a Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Asking questions of prospective attorneys will be critical to your ability to obtain the compensation you deserve. Find out the experience of the pedestrian accident attorney you’re considering, as well as how they go about determining liability. Also, ask what type of compensation you might obtain and how the attorney handles negotiations. Find out what kind of courtroom experience the attorney has in case negotiations don’t result in a fair settlement offer. Choosing the right pedestrian accident attorney will be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. If you make the right choice, you’ll have an excellent chance of obtaining the compensation you deserve. However, if you don’t, you might face financial burdens for years to come. How do you find the best lawyer for your case? Asking the following questions will help. These questions will go a long way toward understanding their expertise and approach to handling cases like yours. Don’t feel nervous about asking them. You want to be sure about how you choose as your legal representative. A pedestrian accident attorney with Sand Law will happily answer any questions you have. We’ll also offer tenacious representation designed to help you get every dollar you have...
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Children: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Road Users
Vulnerable road users include pedestrians, cyclists, and rollerskaters There are protection laws in place to safeguard these road users, such as school zones for protecting child pedestrians Children should always follow pedestrian safety tips, like crossing at crosswalks and looking both ways If your child has been injured in a car accident, our team of attorneys are here to help you get the compensation you deserve for your child’s damages Children are among the most vulnerable road users. Tragically, 176 children died in pedestrian accidents in the U.S. in 2021. In Minnesota, 225 pedestrians suffer severe injuries or die yearly on average. There were 46 pedestrian deaths in our state in 2022. The pedestrian accident attorneys with Sand Law would like to share some information to help your child avoid tragedy when walking near vehicles. If something should happen and your child is hurt, please contact us online right away or call 651-291-7263 for a free consultation. We’ll work passionately to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. What Are Vulnerable Road Users? Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists, face an elevated risk on or near a street. They have limited protection from vehicular collisions. Children, due to...
Legal Options for Pedestrians After Getting Hit by a Car
About 225 pedestrians die or suffer severe injuries in Minnesota each year. Pedestrian accidents where someone is hit by a car result in serious injuries and legal complexities. Understanding your legal rights and options is crucial to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Here’s a look at the steps to take after being hit by a car, who might be responsible for your medical bills, and the legal options available. You’ll also learn about the damages you can recover and how legal representation, like that provided by Sand Law, can help you navigate the legal process. Our team of attorneys has helped many clients who were the victims of pedestrian accidents obtain maximum compensation. We’d like the chance to do the same for you. Please contact us online or call 651-291-7263 for a free consultation. Steps To Take After Being Hit By A Car Taking the following steps after a pedestrian accident will help ensure your health. It will also help improve your chances of winning your case. Seek Medical Attention Even if your injuries appear minor or you don’t feel immediate pain, seeking medical help is crucial. Some injuries, such as internal damage or soft tissue injuries, may...
5 Laws All Pedestrians Should Know
Minnesota is one of the safest states for pedestrians, coming in at No. 10 with a fatality rate of .83 per 100,000 residents. But pedestrian accidents in our state claimed 46 lives in 2022. While that’s an 18% decline from 2021, that number remains too high. Both drivers and pedestrians must be aware of state laws designed to help make walking as safe as possible. Failure to do so can lead to disaster. This article spells out five laws that every pedestrian must know to be as safe as possible. If a negligent driver hit you while you were walking, a Sand Law attorney will work to help you obtain maximum compensation. You can call 651-291-7263 or use our online contact form for a free evaluation of your case. 1. Pedestrians Do Not Always Have The Right Of Way While pedestrians often have the right of way within marked crosswalks, that’s not the case when there’s no crosswalk or crossing at any point other than an intersection. Walkers must always exercise caution and not assume that drivers will stop automatically. Many pedestrian accidents occur when pedestrians unexpectedly enter traffic without giving drivers enough time to react. Pedestrians must also know that...
Damages in a Pedestrian Accident Case
No one should ever suffer severe injuries – or even worse – just by taking a walk. But that occurs much too often in Minnesota. An average of 225 people in our state are either badly hurt or killed in pedestrian accidents every year. People of all ages are at risk, including children walking to school or adults taking a stroll through the neighborhood. Pedestrians can suffer various types of damages when they are involved in an accident. These damages encompass the physical, emotional, and financial losses incurred due to the accident. Understanding the different types of damages and how they’re calculated is crucial for evaluating the value of a pedestrian accident case and seeking appropriate compensation. Here’s a look at the different damages in a pedestrian accident case. You’ll also learn the importance of working with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. A Sand Law attorney will work to do precisely that. Schedule a free consultation by calling 651-291-7263 or contacting us online. What Are Damages? Damages refer to an individual’s losses due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. Damages typically fall into one of two categories, economic or non-economic categories....
Pickup Trucks Cause Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Pickup trucks have become an increasingly popular choice for drivers across the state of Minnesota due to their versatility, durability, and power. However, recent studies have shown that pickup trucks are even more dangerous to pedestrians than passenger cars. Pedestrian accidents involving pickup trucks can result in severe injuries or tragic fatalities. They can also lead to the accumulation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses and other types of financial losses. You need to contact a Sand Law attorney as soon as possible if you’ve suffered an injury after a truck hit you while you were walking. We’ll quickly get to work investigating the accident to determine fault. Then we’ll relentlessly pursue compensation from those responsible for your suffering. If you would like a free evaluation of your case, call Sand Law at 651-291-7263 or contact us online as soon as you can. We’ll be ready to put our extensive knowledge and skill to work for you. Studies Show That Pickup Trucks Are Four Times As Likely To Cause Fatal Pedestrian Accidents According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pickup trucks are four times more likely to cause fatal pedestrian accidents than...
Can Pedestrians Cause Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents will typically result in the person on foot suffering a catastrophic injury. In many instances, this type of accident can lead to tragedy. A pedestrian can be at risk no matter where they’re taking a walk, whether it’s a school zone, a parking lot, or just taking a stroll in their neighborhood. But can pedestrians cause accidents? Can they be liable for a vehicle striking them? Whenever a pedestrian is hit by a car, most people automatically assume the driver is at fault. Most of the time, that’s the case. But there are others where the pedestrian either contributes to the accident or they’re the main cause. If you’ve been struck by a car and hurt, or you’re the driver who has hit someone walking, an attorney with Sand Law may be able to help. We’ll investigate the accident, gather all of the facts, and then work to help you get as much compensation as possible. Contact us online or call 651-291-7263 for a free, no-obligation case review. Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents Again, most of the time, the driver is to blame for a pedestrian accident. Some of the more common reasons include the following: Distracted driving...
Does Jaywalking Put a Pedestrian At-Fault for a Car Accident?
There are a lot of reasons why pedestrian accidents occur – and they continue to happen far too frequently. They can happen anywhere, and they can happen at any time. It’s easy to assume that drivers of vehicles cause most of these accidents, but there are some instances where pedestrians either play a role or cause them outright. Please get in touch with Sand Law if you’ve suffered an injury in a pedestrian accident. We’ll do everything we can to help you obtain the compensation you deserve if you were not at fault. You can contact us online, or you can give us a call at 651-291-7263 to schedule a free consultation. Here’s a look at how pedestrians can sometimes share the blame for an accident, and the legal recourse they may still have if they do. What Is Jaywalking And Is It Actually Illegal? The word “jaywalking” actually encompasses several types of pedestrian misconduct – and yes, it is illegal. The consequences of jaywalking can be catastrophic, often leading to permanent injuries. In some instances, it can also lead to tragic deaths. These are just a few examples of pedestrian behavior that can fall under the category of jaywalking....
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents: What are the Reasons that Pedestrians are Hit by Cars?
Pedestrian accidents can be scary. Pedestrians aren’t offered the same protections as motor vehicle drivers. While motor vehicle drivers may be protected or inhibited by their vehicle when they collide with other motor vehicles, pedestrians don’t have any protection, not even a helmet. Without vital protection, pedestrians can incur horrible and life-changing injuries due to a driver’s negligence. How Often Are Pedestrians Hit By Cars In The United States? In the United States, there were 5,977 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2017. That amounts to approximately one death every 88 minutes. On top of that, 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries in the same year. In comparison, there are approximately 38,000 car accident fatalities each year, with an additional 4.4 million injuries requiring medical attention. What Are Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents? There are many reasons why pedestrian accidents occur, and they can be because of various parties’ negligence. For example, drivers may be negligent if they’re texting while driving or driving under the influence. A pedestrian could be liable for their own accident if they weren’t following proper road rules. People who walk more often are more at risk for pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, this...