Pennsylvania Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrians struck by vehicles suffer some of the most serious injuries. If you were hit while walking, you have rights.
Pedestrian Accident Claims in Pennsylvania
In dense areas like Center City Philadelphia and downtown Pittsburgh, and in town centers across Pennsylvania, pedestrians and vehicles share crowded space. A pedestrian struck by a car has no protection and often faces severe injuries — broken bones, head trauma, internal injuries, and worse. Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks, run red lights, or drive distracted are frequently to blame.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks
- Distracted driving
- Speeding in pedestrian zones
- Failure to stop at signals
- Turning vehicles striking pedestrians
- Backing-up accidents in lots
- Poor visibility and lighting
- Impaired driving
What Makes Pennsylvania Pedestrian Accident Cases Unique
Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk, you may still recover under Pennsylvania's comparative negligence law. Drivers have a duty to exercise care to avoid pedestrians. And if the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, the injured person's own auto insurance (PIP/medical benefits) may also provide coverage regardless of fault — a detail many people miss.
Insurers often contact victims quickly with a fast, low settlement offer. Before you accept anything or give a recorded statement, get a free case review — it costs nothing and protects your rights.
Compensation You May Recover
A full-value Pennsylvania pedestrian accident claim can include:
- Medical expenses — past, present, and all future treatment.
- Lost wages and earning capacity — income lost now and in the future.
- Pain and suffering — physical pain and emotional distress.
- Out-of-pocket costs — and, in serious cases, punitive damages.
How Injury Claim Team Helps
Injury Claim Team is not a law firm — we are a free service that connects injured Pennsylvanians with experienced personal injury attorneys who handle pedestrian accident cases throughout Pennsylvania. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys in our network work on contingency: you pay nothing unless they win. We make it fast and simple to get matched with the right lawyer for your case.
Pedestrian Accident Claim FAQs
Possibly yes. Pennsylvania's modified comparative negligence rule lets you recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault; your award is reduced by your share.
Often yes. Pennsylvania's no-fault medical benefits (PIP) may cover your medical bills even though you were walking. An attorney can identify all coverage.
Seek medical care immediately, report the incident, photograph the scene if possible, get witness information, and speak with an attorney before giving any statement to the driver's insurer.
Hurt in a Pedestrian Accident in Pennsylvania?
Get a free, confidential case review with an experienced Pennsylvania pedestrian accident lawyer. No fee unless you win.
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