New Orleans Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Protect Your Rights After a Pedestrian Accident in Louisiana
When you decide to go for a walk rather than drive, you probably expect to reach your destination safely. But whenever you are out on the roads, you are at the mercy of motor vehicles and the reckless drivers behind them. In fact, thousands of people die each year after being struck by a vehicle. In Louisiana alone, 1,140 pedestrians were injured and 130 died in traffic accidents in 2020. Overall, the rate of pedestrian traffic deaths has increased by over 6.5% since 2019 and more than 20% since 2015.
If you were hit by a car while walking, or if someone you love died in a pedestrian accident in or around New Orleans, you already know the devastating impact these accidents have. What you may not realize is that you are likely entitled to financial compensation for both your economic and non-economic losses. This includes things like current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
At The Womac Law Firm, we have been working tirelessly on behalf of the injured since 1983. Our New Orleans pedestrian accident lawyers know the challenges you are up against, and we know how to fight back against unjust insurance company efforts to dispute, devalue, or deny your claim. We strongly encourage you to reach out to our firm today to learn how we can help you get back on our feet after a serious, life-altering accident.
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Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
While many factors can play a role in pedestrian accidents, the most common cause is negligence. This negligence can take many forms, but it often involves a motorist acting carelessly, recklessly, or unlawfully.
Pedestrian accidents are typically caused by:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Failing to obey traffic control devices (red lights, stop signs, etc.)
- Failing to stop at crosswalks
- Fatigued driving
- Pedestrian intoxication
While pedestrians are required to yield to oncoming traffic in some circumstances, motorists have the primary responsibility of avoiding collisions with people on foot. In fact, Louisiana law generally favors pedestrians, recognizing that they are the ones who are far more likely to be injured or killed in a collision with a large, heavy, fast-moving vehicle. As such, drivers are required to exercise extreme caution when driving near pedestrians, especially when a pedestrian appears confused, disabled, disoriented, intoxicated, or impaired.
Get the Compensation You Deserve With The Womac Law Firm
No matter how careful we all try to be, sometimes being alert and paying attention is simply not enough. When a negligent or irresponsible driver has caused an injury, you deserve to be compensated. At The Womac Law Firm, we can help you fight for every dollar you deserve, including compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We maximize each claim by taking into consideration the current and projected costs of all your injury-related expenses. This way, you will have the resources you need to cope with life after your accident.
Led by our founding attorney, Ed Womac, we are committed to seeing you through the personal injury process. Ed has over three decades of experience handling claims and over 30,000 cases under his belt. Our team has seen firsthand how victims struggle financially, emotionally, and physically. Whether your pedestrian accident case involves a bus, car, truck, motorcycle, or another type of motor vehicle, The Womac Law Firm will work hard to hold negligent, reckless, or careless motorists accountable.
Call or email The Womac Law Firm today and let us "Put the Womac on 'Em.” Get started with a free consultation by calling (504) 470-3935.
