Close to 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents every year. Our firm represents clients who have suffered personal injuries in the Louisiana area, or who may be a survivor of a pedestrian killed in a road accident as a result of the reckless or negligent conduct of another person.

Injuries suffered as a result of these types of accidents can be severe and life altering. You may have injuries to your head or neck, have nerve damage or spinal chord paralysis, broken or dislocated a bone or limb, or even have lost the use of a limb. A thorough inspection by medical professionals is necessary to fully inspect and handle what has occurred. The Berniard Law Firms has a collection of experts it utilizes for accident-related incidences and pedestrian matters are no exception.

While there are some factors that must be taken into account when a pedestrian is struck, including if the individual was in the crosswalk or not at the point of being hit by a motor vehicle, the judicial system does have precedence of helping rectify situations that result in injury. 

There are various manners in which a pedestrian accident may occur. For instance

• The driver not paying attention, whether pre-occupied or being negligent.
• The accident-causing driver was speeding, not driving at a safe speed or ignoring poor conditions.
• A driver sped through or entered a crosswalk while pedestrian retained right of way.
• A driver being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• The driver is incapable of driving safely the type of vehicle.
  

Our firm understands that the goal after going through such trauma is to get your medical bills paid and covered, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure your insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your injury. Our experienced attorneys will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident or you are survivor of a pedestrian who has been killed in a road accident, contact us online or call us at 504-527-6225 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.