Terrance J. Thompson California Personal Injury Attorney

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that a pedestrian is killed every two hours and one is injured every nine minutes. When someone walking is hit by a car, truck, bus, motorcycle or bicycle, the resulting injuries can be serious or even fatal. Our bodies are not made to withstand the impact of a moving vehicle.

REPRESENTING PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT VICTIMS IN MANTECA,  SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY & NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The dedicated Manteca pedestrian accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Terrance J. Thompson have been helping those who have lost a loved one or who have been injured in a pedestrian accident for over 20 years. We review your case and help you fight for the financial compensation you need to recover from your injuries and loss.

TYPES OF INJURIES RESULTING FROM PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

In a pedestrian accident, arms and legs are the most vulnerable. Injury can occur upon initial impact with the vehicle and also when we hit the ground hard or are thrown against another object, such as a tree or another car. Pedestrians’ injuries may include:

• Broken bones — arm, leg, rib, hip or collarbone
• Brain injury
• Coma
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Spinal cord injury
• Recurring pain and suffering
• Death

We can determine how your accident happened, advise you on your legal options and aggressively fight for just financial compensation so you can recover from your injuries. We also work to recover compensation for the families of pedestrians killed in accidents to recover compensation.

CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

Driver negligence is usually the cause of pedestrian accidents. A driver needs to obey the laws and rules of the road. Breaking the law can result in pedestrian accidents due to:

• Driver inattention and carelessness
• Speeding
• Failure to give pedestrians the right of way
• Failure to observe traffic signals
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Other negligence on behalf of the drivers

Road design flaws and poor lighting on roads may also result in pedestrian accidents.

We can help you obtain and preserve evidence that proves who was at fault. It is important to cooperate with police and accurately report what happened. The police report can help us in building a strong defense on your behalf. We know the importance of taking swift action in pedestrian accident cases.

WHEN NOTHING LESS THAN TOTAL DEDICATION TO FIGHTING FOR YOUR FINANCIAL RECOVERY WILL DO

If you need a Manteca personal injury attorney, let The Law Offices of Terrance J. Thompson show you how we can help. Call 209-239-7600 or visit our contact page to schedule a free initial consultation.