A leisurely stroll can turn into a health emergency if someone strikes you with their car. When a car hits you, the impact of the vehicle can lead to several types of pedestrian accident injuries in Jacksonville.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may require prolonged hospitalization. This means sizable medical bills and possible lifelong care. If you suffered harm in a collision, our skilled pedestrian wreck attorneys at Rainwater, Holt & Sexton could help you pursue financial remedies for your losses.
Traffic collisions involving pedestrians in Jacksonville can lead to different types of injuries, ranging from minor to severe. Common injuries we see include:
Accidents may also cause emotional or psychological harm, such as post-traumatic stress disorder with anxiety, recurrent nightmares, and fear of walking on the road or leaving your home. A combination of physical, mental, and emotional harm can result in lifelong trauma that may adversely impact your quality of life.
Pedestrians lack the protective enclosure and safety buffers of a vehicle. When a car hits you, your body takes the direct impact. The weight and speed of the car can further worsen your injuries.
Depending on the automobile’s speed, the car may knock you down, run you over, or throw you up in the air, causing you to hit the ground or vehicle with incredible force. This may lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Injuries are often worse if the driver was speeding excessively, lost control, or used the car as a weapon, hitting you intentionally.
The vehicle’s speed, build, and size, as well as a pedestrian’s size, agility, and ability to mitigate the force of a wreck in Jacksonville, all contribute to the type and severity of injuries.
The basis of successful injury claims is identifying who is responsible for the crash and proving that they were negligent. You must show that the driver failed in their duty to drive safely, pay attention to the road, or obey traffic rules and that their negligence led to your injuries and subsequent financial losses.
Depending on the circumstances leading to the collision, you may be able to sue more than one party. For instance, if a driver who was on the phone struck you while avoiding another reckless driver, you could file a claim against both parties. Our pedestrian injury attorneys in Jacksonville could clarify these types of crashes.
There are many types of pedestrian accident injuries in Jacksonville, and you do not deserve to suffer any of them. Yet, that may be what you are facing after being struck by a vehicle. Our lawyers could help you recover damages, such as medical expenses and rehabilitation costs, lost present and future income, and pain and suffering.
As the largest injury law firm in the state, our committed attorneys at Rainwater, Holt & Sexton could help you hold the liable party accountable for their actions. Contact us today to discuss your case.
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