Pedestrian Knockdowns

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pedestrian Knockdown Attorneys

Most pedestrian knockdowns happen because a car driver wasn't paying attention. As a result, joggers and people out walking for exercise are hit along the road shoulder or at intersections and crosswalks. At Carol Rosenbloom Associates, our lawyers work closely with accident investigators in reconstructing pedestrian knockdowns. We measure skid marks, recover traffic camera footage, and check cell phone records of drivers to see if they were on the phone or texting at the time of an accident.

Speeding is an especially important factor in pedestrian knockdowns that occur in subdivisions where children and adults both walk along the side of suburban roads. In most cases, although posted speeds are no more the 25 mph, motorists routinely speed at 35 mph or more through subdivision streets. Measuring skid marks can help tell us how fast someone was going and in what direction they were traveling.

If you've been seriously injured or have lost a family member in a fatal pedestrian knockdown accident, contact personal injury attorneys at Carol Rosenbloom Associates today to schedule a free consultation.

Serious Injuries and Pedestrian Knockdowns

Carol Rosenbloom Associates represents people suffering from the following kinds of injuries due to a pedestrian knockdown:

• Skull fracture
• Brain damage
• Spinal cord injury
• Crushed vertebrae
• Compound bone fracture
• Amputation
• Disfigurement

When Children are Victims of Pedestrian Knockdowns

In cases where children are left disabled due to a pedestrian knockdown, a structured settlement or special needs trust may be in the best interest of you and your child. Establishing a trust with the proceeds of a settlement or award can ensure your son or daughter will have the resources needed to pay for care once you are gone. Additionally, assets placed in a trust are exempt from certain kinds of taxes and Medicaid eligibility calculations. Our attorneys can discuss the options available to you for establishing a trust or structured settlement and explain the advantages associated with each.

Contact Personal Injury Attorneys at Carol Rosenbloom Associates Today

Before you talk to an insurance claims adjuster, contact pedestrian knockdown attorneys at Carol Rosenbloom Associates today. We can review your case, explain the legal options available to you, and ensure you aren't take advantage by an insurance company interested in reducing the amount it has to pay in settlement costs.