Tag: Beverly Hills Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians are exceptionally vulnerable to serious injuries and immense losses when they are injured in traffic accidents, and pedestrian accidents involving those over the age of 65 are on the rise in California. If a motorist’s negligence leaves you or your loved one injured in a pedestrian accident, seek the legal counsel of an experienced Beverly Hills pedestrian accident attorney. Pedestrian Accidents  The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that while the rate of pedestrian accidents decreased slightly in 2019 (over 2018), it experienced a more significant increase for pedestrians over the age of 65. Suffice to say that, when you are on foot, you are at more considerable risk and should always make safety your top priority. Common Injuries Experienced by Pedestrians  While pedestrians can incur nearly any kind…

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to injuries when struck by cars. Despite all the fluorescent and reflective paint, crosswalks, and traffic signals, pedestrians still get seriously injured year after year. Amputation An amputation is when an arm or leg becomes so badly damaged in an accident that it must be removed in order to save the person’s life (or if the limb is severed completely during the accident). Losing a limb often comes with a high degree of physical and emotional agony (phantom pain, trauma, depression). With extensive therapy and time, amputees can re-learn to walk, eat, drive, write, and so on. However, they often require expensive and specialized equipment in order to do so, not to mention costly modifications to their homes and vehicles. A non-specialty prosthetic leg, for example,…