Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Danbury

Every year, thousands of pedestrians and cyclists are injured or killed due to reckless drivers or property owners who do not keep the sidewalks adjacent to their property safe.

If you have been injured while riding a bicycle or simply walking down the street, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Ventura Law are available to explain your rights and obtain the compensation you are entitled to by law. We have represented injured pedestrians and cyclists for more than 50 years. Our attorneys handle every cyclist and pedestrian accident case with care and are determined to achieve the best possible results for each person who comes to our firm for help.

Dangerous times for cyclists and pedestrians

The risks of being hit by a reckless driver or suffering an unpleasant fall due to inadequate maintenance of streets and sidewalks are higher than they seem. In fact, while car travel is becoming safer, travel for cyclists and pedestrians is becoming more dangerous.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the number of cyclists and pedestrians who lost their lives after being hit by cars increased significantly between 2006 and 2014. Between 2009 and 2014, pedestrian deaths rose by 16 percent. Cyclist deaths grew by 15 percent. In 2014, however, the per capita mortality rate for car occupants fell to its lowest level.

Drivers of motor vehicles were at fault in the vast majority of these accidents, 87 percent of the time in the case of cyclist deaths.

Legal rights of cyclists and pedestrians

Pedestrians and cyclists have the right to claim compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries, whether it is the driver of a motor vehicle or the owner of the property where the accident occurred. In cases where the car driver was intoxicated, the bar or restaurant operator who served alcohol to the driver may also be liable for the injuries.

Reasonable compensation for personal injuries suffered during a cyclist or pedestrian accident includes medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses reasonably incurred as a result of the accident.

Unfortunately, being entitled to full compensation is not the same as actually obtaining it. Personal injury victims must provide evidence of their losses and convince the person who caused the accident that they were at fault. Very often, reckless drivers blame the victim or try to minimize the victim’s injuries, making it almost impossible to obtain a fair result without the assistance of a lawyer.

At Ventura Law, our mission is to be your ally in difficult circumstances like these. Our expert attorneys can turn the odds in your favor through a thorough investigation of the accident, building the best possible case for full compensation, and bringing the case to a successful conclusion, whether through a settlement or legal proceedings.

Ventura Law will ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable as we work for fair and full compensation. We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve so you can begin to move forward with your life. Ventura Law takes all cases on a contingency basis, so you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.