Vulnerable Road Users Deserve Maximum Protection

When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck by a vehicle, the injuries are almost always severe. Without any physical protection, walkers and riders absorb the full force of the impact. Traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, broken bones, internal injuries, and fatalities are common outcomes.

Liability in Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Drivers have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care around pedestrians and cyclists. This includes yielding at crosswalks, looking before turning, maintaining safe following distances, and avoiding distracted or impaired driving. When a driver fails that duty, they — and often their insurer — can be held fully accountable.

Liability may also extend to:

• Government entities if dangerous road design or signage contributed
• Property owners for hazardous sidewalk or path conditions
• Employers if the driver was on the job at the time

Damages We Pursue

• Emergency and ongoing medical treatment
• Surgery, hospitalization, and rehabilitation
• Lost income and future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering — past and future
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life

What to Do After Being Hit as a Pedestrian or Cyclist

• Call 911 — get a police report and medical attention immediately
• Document the scene if you are physically able — photos, witnesses
• Do not give a recorded statement to any insurer without an attorney
• Contact Allen Legal before accepting any settlement offer

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