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When a pedestrian is hit and injured by a car, motorcycle, or truck, the pedestrian is likely to experience severe, even catastrophic injuries. Some pedestrian accidents are fatal. In many cases, a pedestrian accident victim is entitled to financial compensation. Unfortunately, insurance companies and defense lawyers may try to blame the pedestrian, claiming they were partially responsible for contributing to the accident that caused their injuries.
If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident, the pedestrian accident lawyers at Robenalt Law can help. Tom Robenalt began his career working for a large insurance defense firm in Cleveland. Today, he uses that experience to represent people who were injured and the families of people who were killed because of someone else’s negligence. With decades of experience, he knows how to successfully navigate a pedestrian accident injury claim to ensure optimal results. To put his knowledge and expertise to work for you, contact Robenalt Law today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help.
Pedestrian accidents are more common in densely populated urban areas, where more people travel on foot walking to and from work or to their car. But pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere, including suburban streets or country roads.
While higher population density is one factor that can increase the likelihood of pedestrian accidents, it is far from the only factor. Driver error, distracted driving, drunk driving, aggressive driving, driver fatigue, and failure to obey traffic signals are all common causes of pedestrian accidents in Ohio.
A settlement or verdict in a pedestrian accident lawsuit helps an injured pedestrian and their family by providing compensation for injuries and expenses incurred due to injuries suffered in a pedestrian accident. To obtain compensation, the injured pedestrian must prove they were hurt because of someone else’s negligent behavior. To succeed in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, the victim in a pedestrian accident must prove the four elements of a negligence claim.
If your spouse, parent, or child was killed in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for the loss of a loved one. An Ohio wrongful death lawsuit is filed in the name of the representative of the estate of the person who died for the benefit of their surviving spouse, children, and parents.
In Ohio, the estate of the deceased person can recover compensation for:
When a pedestrian accident causes serious, even fatal injuries, having quality, experienced legal representation is crucial. The pedestrian accident lawyers at Robenalt Law can analyze your case, gather evidence to prove the driver was at fault, and fight for the compensation you and your family deserve. We will help you navigate the overwhelming and confusing processes of settlement negotiation and litigation to obtain the compensation you and your family deserve.
Robenalt Law handles most pedestrian accident injury claims on a contingency fee, which means you do not pay us unless and until we recover money for you. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us a fee.
Working with a knowledgeable and experienced pedestrian accident lawyer increases the likelihood of a successful outcome and helps maximize your financial recovery. Because we work on a contingency fee, there is no risk to you.
To put our expertise to work for you, call (216) 223-7535 or contact Robenalt Law today to schedule a free and confidential appointment at either our Cleveland or our new Columbus office to discuss your pedestrian accident injury claim and how we can help.
Tom Robenalt started his career at a large insurance defense firm in Cleveland. Since 1997, he has used that experience to help victims and the families of injured people Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo and Akron metro areas, as well as throughout all of Ohio and nationwide.
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